dilate

Example Sentences

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Atropine eye drops are typically used to dilate the pupil before eye exams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

As a result, blood flow to that area increases dramatically as blood vessels dilate, causing pain and swelling.

From National Geographic • Feb. 21, 2024

Longer-term use of a catheter would only be needed if doctors were unable to sufficiently dilate the urethra.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

Although it is not an ordinary high blood pressure medicine, it can dilate blood vessels.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

Studies have shown that the pupils of people who are attracted to each other dilate from the presence of dopamine.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon