alveolus

noun

Definition of alveolusnext
as in pocket

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Recent Examples of alveolus This balloon can, in turn, can push against the alveoli in the lung. — 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 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
  1. pocket
  2. cleft
  3. socket
  4. dimple
  5. impression
  6. opening
  7. crater
  8. alcove
Noun
  • The elements could be an even bigger factor than the UNC defense as rain and a slippery field could make life tough for Craig in the pocket and particularly with respect to extending plays.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In the artists who are asking that people leave their phones at home or in their pockets at concerts, in the genuine concern over whether younger generations are going to be able to read like older generations.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pocket
Noun
  • Bulldozers rolled just miles away from Santa Elena Canyon, a behemoth limestone cleft where the Rio Grande flows between cliffs that grow from the desert floor.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Reaching the beach requires descending a narrow ladder through a cleft in the rock, making the arrival nearly as memorable as the snorkeling itself.
    — Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of cleft
Noun
  • After 68 minutes against Everton, Chadi Riad attempted to prevent Thierno Barry from shooting only for his right knee to buckle, appearing on replays to almost remove itself from its socket.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The ceiling would be owning the neutral layer the AI industry runs on, earning money on every token served no matter whose silicon wins the socket.
    — Patrick Moorhead, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of socket
Noun
  • Use 85% lean ground beef for juicy burgers, avoid overworking the meat, and form patties with a shallow center dimple.
    — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of dimple
Noun
  • Some singers need just one name to leave a lasting impression.
    — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The lobby makes a bold first impression with double-height ceilings, pops of pink and green, statement-making couches, and the sounds of Cuban and Spanish music setting the tone.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of impression
Noun
  • Swanson received the long ball, dribbled toward the middle of the box before laying it off to Joseph for the opening goal in the 34th minute.
    — Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the opening of talks, the two sides apparently remain far apart.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of opening
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  • To descend to the pitch-black floor of a crater, Chang’e-7 will deploy a novel hopping probe.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The researchers zeroed in on the most likely scenario of an asteroid measuring about 1,050 feet (320 meters) across striking Deimos at a 45-degree angle, creating the south pole crater and the dust layer.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of crater
Noun
  • Incorporating antique finds, greenery, and utilizing your home’s quirky features, like alcoves and nooks, are just a few of the ways your home is set apart from the rest on the block.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, antique art hangs on walls, tamgroute (local pottery) lines small alcoves, board games are stacked inside cupboards, and coffee table books have plenty to dive into.
    — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of alcove

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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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