pored; poring
1
: to gaze intently
2
: to read or study attentively
—usually used with over
3
: to reflect or meditate steadily
1
: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant
especially
: one by which matter passes through a membrane
2
: a small interstice (as in soil) admitting absorption or passage of liquid
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Examples of pore in a Sentence
Verb
the committee will probably pore over the results of the study for a long time before making their decision
he pored over the textbook for hours in preparation for the test
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Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
The Times also pored through thousands of pages of USDA investigative reports and inspection records posted online, as well as court documents across several states.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
In addition to staving off smudging, caking, and fading, this mist softens the look of pores with niacinamide, reduces shine with lentil extract, and evens texture using bakuchiol.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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Verb
So the tailor pored through vintage fabrics from his own extensive collection as well as from others to find the ones that would be best for the wardrobe.
—Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024
The Times also pored through thousands of pages of USDA investigative reports and inspection records posted online, as well as court documents across several states.
—Melody Gutierrez, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2024
Noun
The roller will boost the radiance of your skin, help skincare to sink deeper in, and even helps reduce wrinkles and pores.
—Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
In addition to staving off smudging, caking, and fading, this mist softens the look of pores with niacinamide, reduces shine with lentil extract, and evens texture using bakuchiol.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Pore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pore. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.
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pore
noun
: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant
especially
: one by which matter passes through a membrane
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