dilate

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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

A typical remedy is to stretch or dilate the urethra, a minimally invasive procedure that is often performed with general anesthesia, Dr. Lepor said.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2024

At regular concentrations of about 1 percent, atropine is used to dilate the pupil for eye exams.

From National Geographic • Nov. 1, 2023

For example, the pupil tends to dilate during complex cognitive tasks or in response to unexpected stimuli.

From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023

I stand in the room, letting the pupils of my eyes dilate, like a cat’s or owl’s.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood