alveoli

Definition of alveolinext
plural of alveolus

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveoli
Noun
  • Tiny gaps around garages, vents, gutters, and foundations let mice squeeze inside unless openings are properly sealed.
    Katie Cloyd, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • This week in metro Atlanta’s dining scene, restaurants rebounded with several new openings and announcements.
    Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • But even that can be strategic, as in-person impressions that can completely alter the game are made.
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Jan. 2026
  • In other words, the new-look Nielsen has helped recapture a sufficient volume of impressions that 27 of the broadcasts that made the cut two years ago wouldn’t have been eligible for inclusion in today’s ranking.
    Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The coldest air arrives Friday night, with lows dropping into the low teens across the plains and urban corridor, and even colder readings expected in the foothills and mountain valleys.
    Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in 1935, the quarter-mile-long run has a 30-foot tower and dips and valleys, for a total vertical drop of about 90 feet.
    Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Not only might the clothing item be damaged, but the embellishments can get caught in the nooks and cranny of the dryer or snag other items.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Always opt for double vanities in primary bathrooms, and tuck toilets away from doors in nooks.
    Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Alveoli.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveoli. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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