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Recent Examples of alveolus
The alveoli are where the lungs get rid of waste gases in exchange for fresh oxygen.
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Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 28 July 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
But even when a patient is severely ill, some alveoli still function well.
—Olivia Carville, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020
This could explain how the alveoli fail to oxygenate the blood without the patient noticing the need to gasp for more air.
—Fox News, 28 Apr. 2020
These millions of alveoli are so soft, so gentle, that a healthy lung has almost no substance.
—oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2020
Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 28 July 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
But even when a patient is severely ill, some alveoli still function well.
—Olivia Carville, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020
This could explain how the alveoli fail to oxygenate the blood without the patient noticing the need to gasp for more air.
—Fox News, 28 Apr. 2020
These millions of alveoli are so soft, so gentle, that a healthy lung has almost no substance.
—oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveolus
Noun
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Prosecutors said Chastain was found with Raleigh’s flashlight in his pocket.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Consider Tupperware’s FridgeSmart Container Set your secret weapon to extending the life of your produce, organizing your food, and adding money back to your pocket.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Apparently growing out of the cleft between her breasts was a large mauve orchid.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Doctors couldn't tell her how severe the cleft would be or any other complications that may be involved with Benji's diagnosis.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Compact Powerhouse for On-the-Go Living The VTOMAN Jump 1800 is built for anyone who refuses to be limited by access to a wall socket.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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Giro Owen Spherical Helmet The Giro Owen Spherical rethinks MIPS protection with a clever ball-and-socket design that integrates the system directly into the helmet shell.—
Outside,
Outside,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chris showers Huda with compliments on her character, humor, and her dimples.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
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Eddie Cibrian's dimples have graced our screens since the '90s and have not relented since.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The Sixers took the season opener in Boston 117-116, thanks to a Tyrese Maxey 40-piece and VJ Edgecombe’s Wilt Chamberlain impression.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Driving impressions Fuel economy for the most efficient front-drive models is 33 mpg in the city, 35 on the highway and 34 in combined driving.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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An ugly opening half, which featured the teams combining for 6-of-24 shooting in the game’s first 10 minutes, saw the visiting Wildcats catch fire from beyond the arc.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Rosario scored six points and dished three assists while playing 21 minutes in the opening win against Green Bay.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The anomalous Chicxulub crater [one of the largest and best preserved craters on Earth] had been discovered by petroleum geologists decades before its significance was revealed by Alvarez et al.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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The episodic eruption has been contained within a closed area of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, including the Halemaʻumaʻu crater and the southwest side of Kaluapele, Kīlauea's summit caldera.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The main floor welcomes owners and guests with a formal entryway leading into an open-plan living and dining area, complete with a sitting alcove and bar.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Oct. 2025
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The space features fragrant evergreen boughs, which Rucci said are supposed to give the illusion of the Northwoods creeping into the alcove.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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