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Recent Examples of alveolus
These alveoli have blood vessels running through them.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The alveoli take in oxygen from inhaled air and exchange it for carbon dioxide, a waste gas that is exhaled.
—Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Her primary focus was on hyaline membrane disease, sometimes called respiratory distress syndrome, in which alveoli — tiny air sacs in the lungs — do not properly inflate.
—Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
More fluid enters the alveolus.
—Avesta Rastan, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2020
Plateau pressure represents the pressure in the alveoli at some particular phase of breathing and is often used as a gauge to determine the maximum pressure that can be applied.
—Ravinder Dahiya, IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 20 Mar. 2026
The alveoli take in oxygen from inhaled air and exchange it for carbon dioxide, a waste gas that is exhaled.
—Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Her primary focus was on hyaline membrane disease, sometimes called respiratory distress syndrome, in which alveoli — tiny air sacs in the lungs — do not properly inflate.
—Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
More fluid enters the alveolus.
—Avesta Rastan, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2020
Plateau pressure represents the pressure in the alveoli at some particular phase of breathing and is often used as a gauge to determine the maximum pressure that can be applied.
—Ravinder Dahiya, IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveolus
Noun
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With a drawstring waist and pockets, these lightweight, linen-blend pants look comfy and cute.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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On the trip, Weston had been carrying a book about butterflies in his back pocket.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Noun
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From his flat top, cleft chin, starched collar, and tight shirt to the crease in his trousers tucked into black boots.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Mar. 2026
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Step a few metres and the view morphs: a new cleft, a sudden overhang, a corridor of stone that narrows to a postcard of sky.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Court documents showed the attack left the letter carrier with a broken nose, a fractured orbital socket, and a permanent metal plate placed inside his face due to his injuries.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
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The letter carrier suffered a broken nose and a fractured orbital socket, prosecutors said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The dimple in the mattress stretches into a deep depression, one that essentially rips all the way through.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 June 2026
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He's described as being cute, with chin-length dark hair, dimples and a diamond stud in one ear.—
Jennifer McClellan,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Known for his enthusiastic impressions and warm camaraderie with Andy, Goober quickly became a fan favorite.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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After the third day of OTAs wrapped up, safety Talanoa Hufanga gave his initial impressions of Waddle.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Noun
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The World Cup kicks off this week with opening matches starting on Thursday.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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Her opening number, a parody of her Moulin Rouge!—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Noun
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Schrodinger basin, a large impact crater near the moon’s south pole, shows evidence of geologically recent volcanic activity.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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As a result, the 33 Raptor engines of the vehicle's Super Heavy booster blasted a crater in the pad's concrete, spewing heavy debris throughout the pad and surrounding area as the rocket lifted off.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The sleeping alcove offers more privacy than the typical studio due to floor-to-ceiling built-ins.—
Matthew Sedacca,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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The main 64 x 80-in (163 x 203-cm) super-queen bed is located up in the alcove, which is all but encased in glass thanks to its two large side windows and the skylight above.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 2026
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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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