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Recent Examples of alveolar
Ofelia Giselle Torres Hidalgo, 16, died Friday from stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, the family said in a statement.
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ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Simulation models also revealed that the particles tend to accumulate in the alveolar region of the lungs, the deepest part of the respiratory tract.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The smallest, what are called ultrafine particles, even slip through the alveolar capillary barrier itself, crossing into the bloodstream, and from there travel throughout the body, including to the heart, the brain, and the kidneys to initiate even more destruction and disease (see below).
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The carbon-containing alveolar macrophages in COPD patients’ lungs were also larger than macrophages without visible carbon, the study found.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
Simulation models also revealed that the particles tend to accumulate in the alveolar region of the lungs, the deepest part of the respiratory tract.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The smallest, what are called ultrafine particles, even slip through the alveolar capillary barrier itself, crossing into the bloodstream, and from there travel throughout the body, including to the heart, the brain, and the kidneys to initiate even more destruction and disease (see below).
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
The carbon-containing alveolar macrophages in COPD patients’ lungs were also larger than macrophages without visible carbon, the study found.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveolar
Adjective
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With white walls, a dark subway-tile floor, and just a light smattering of furniture, the cavernous space feels a tinge stark.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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Taking the podium in Beijing’s cavernous Great Hall of the People, Premier Li Qiang unveiled a 7% bump on defense spending while using strident language for the self-ruling island, over which China claims dominion.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The easiest way to tell the difference is that raspberries are hollow and blackberries are solid.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
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When someone loses collagen in their face, their temples and undereyes may become more hollow and fine lines more pronounced.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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The cello’s top and back are made from flat, concave carbon-fiber panels.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Alveolar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolar. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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