refers to the phenomenon where information spreads slowly, unevenly, or fails to reach certain individuals or groups in a timely manner. It highlights the delay or gap in the flow of information, often leading to situations where some people are "out of the loop."
"The news about the earthquake took days to reach us—classic news dilation."
"Don’t blame me for not knowing about the party; I got news dilated again."
"Don’t blame me for not knowing about the party; I got news dilated again."
by Someguyinthealleyway March 21, 2025