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Recent Examples of alveolus
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that targets the alveoli.
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Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
The alveoli are where the lungs get rid of waste gases in exchange for fresh oxygen.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
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
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
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
The alveoli are where the lungs get rid of waste gases in exchange for fresh oxygen.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 28 July 2025
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
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
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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Step off Arsenal and Martin Odegaard can find pockets of space to punish you, but squeeze the pitch and Gyokeres’ runs can be the catalyst for chaos.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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During that game, the Sun Devils’ defense also did its share, chasing Texas QB Quinn Ewers out of the pocket throughout the game and forcing Longhorns’ kicker Bert Auburn to miss two of three field goals.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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
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Plowshare: an agricultural implement for turning soil, for gouging a cleft in the earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
Noun
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The socket is breathable, adjustable and crafted for all-day wear.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Heidi gave each of us one bulb plus the socket device and hanger.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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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
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Timmer, who has become a vocal critic of the Republican Party under Trump, said the episode left a lasting negative impression of Hall on him.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Those early weeks create lasting impressions that professors and classmates will carry throughout your time on campus.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yet, relative underinvestment in open-source AI and critical infrastructure, driven by fear and by a search for short-term profits, has created an opening for others to set standards, shape ecosystems and define the direction of future technologies.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The film had a strong opening weekend at the box office, with $55.6 million in North America, and has since brought in more than $500 million globally.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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While some were likely ejected by meteor impacts, many show no sign of nearby craters.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Scientists had been predicting the eruption for weeks, noting that the volcano's crater had been gradually filling with lava and the mountain had been emitting ash plumes.—
Nick Mordowanec
Barney Henderson
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Curved corridors above the lobby wrap around the tower’s hub, leading to guest rooms tucked into vaulted alcoves.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Check alcoves or stairways for opportunities to leave the crowd.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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