alveoli

Definition of alveolinext
plural of alveolus

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveoli
Noun
  • Some have straw lids, like the YETI Rambler mug or the Stanley Quencher Flowstate Tumbler, while others have wide openings or cap designs, like the CamelBak Chute Mag water bottle.
    Claire Peltier, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Charlotte Premium Outlets in Steele Creek is adding two popular athletic and outdoor brand stores on the heels of recent openings and more planned this year.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • They’re paid based on the CPM, which refers to the cost per 1,000 impressions.
    Fortesa Latifi, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
  • As first impressions go, this was the equivalent of forgetting a date’s name, checking the phone while ordering, and deciding to talk religion and politics over dessert.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Grizzlies were once plentiful in California, ranging across its wide valleys as well as along coastal and inland mountain ranges.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
  • During my most recent visit in 2025, my family and I spent time driving around on the mostly one-lane highway, through the hills and valleys of the six volcanoes that lie rumbling underneath the island.
    Emily Adler, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • However, if the baseboards are extra dusty and require a heavy-duty clean, use the dry pad without the cleaning tool in place of a regular rag to get in all the nooks and crevices of the baseboards.
    Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 7 Apr. 2026
  • Water flossers blast away plaque from teeth, including between nooks and crannies that are hard to reach with regular floss and picks.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Alveoli.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveoli. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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