DISTENSION Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

distension

noun

variants or distention

Definition of distension

as in inflation

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Recent Examples of distension Other symptoms include difficulty breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026 Difficulty in breathing, weakness of other muscles, abdominal distension, and constipation may also be common symptoms. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026 Botulism Symptoms Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double vision, speech or swallowing difficulties, muscle weakness, abdominal distension and constipation. — Matt Cannon, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 Symptoms, which often develop slowly, can include abdominal distension and pain, nausea, loss of appetite and constipation. — Toria Sheffield, People.com, 25 May 2025 Bloating and Gas Bloating, also known as abdominal distension, is considered a common side effect of Ibsrela. — Femi Aremu, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2025 Symptoms of botulism include general weakness, dizziness, double-vision, abdominal distension and constipation, according to the FDA. — David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 Bloating sometimes makes your belly look bigger, which is called distention. — Johna Burdeos, Health, 21 Jan. 2025

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Noun

Prospects of higher rates are also denting investors sentiment, after Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh signaled that a possible rate hike was on the table, warning that inflation was still above target.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
In his inaugural Jackson Hole speech as chairman, Warsh warned that persistent inflation may necessitate further monetary tightening.

— William Pesek, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of inflation

Noun

This can happen as a result of nerve damage and prostate gland enlargement, among other conditions.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026
Surely under our Constitution and laws the enlargement of our limits is a manifestation of the highest attribute of sovereignty, and if entered upon as an Executive act all things relating to the transaction should be clear and free from suspicion.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of enlargement

Noun

Hearing technology has to deliver speech amplification and clarity.

— Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Even so, sonic adventurers, beginning with Leopold Stokowski in the 1930s, experimented with amplification in an obsessive, seemingly quixotic effort to locate a mythical sonic grail on the Cahuenga Pass.

— Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of amplification

Noun

With liposuction being the number one ask, breast augmentation third and Brazilian butt lifts pulling up the rear.

— Marti Noxon, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
As on the age-old original, the first half of the six-minute track was sweeping in its use of orchestral augmentation, and then the second half put aside both strings and vocals to turn into a pure band jam.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of augmentation

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Bhatia said investors are now seeing opportunities for revenue growth at Salesforce increasing from the low double digits, along with margin expansion.

— Jordan Novet, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Trump remains data-center booster amid bipartisan opposition The rapid expansion of data centers, which house networks and services for digital information and services, is proving to be the rare issue that cuts through party lines.

— Joey Garrison, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

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