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pore

noun

Definition of pore

as in cavity

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Recent Examples of pore The niacinamide in this formula simultaneously shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles, and improves uneven texture. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026 What sets these acne-safe formulas apart is their lightweight, noncomedogenic ingredient lists, carefully designed to keep pores clear while helping minimize redness and excess shine. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 12 June 2026 One of the more novel technical bets is the hydrogen storage system developed by Rux Energy UK, which uses nanoporous materials – materials riddled with microscopic pores that trap hydrogen molecules – to store the gas compactly and at low pressure. — Omar Kardoudi june 09, New Atlas, 9 June 2026 Other delightful details include down pillows and duvets, thick terry bathrooms, and a light-up bathroom mirror for getting up close and personal with every pore. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pore

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Noun

Gum disease, cavities and missing teeth track with higher rates of stroke, cardiovascular disease and cancer, with ties also drawn to diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis and Alzheimer’s.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026
In laser powder bed fusion (LPBF), a 3D printing method, a laser selectively melts layers of metal powder to form complex internal passages and cavities.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of cavity

Noun

The flies lay hundreds of eggs in the wounds, inflamed tissue, mucous membranes, and orifices of warm-blooded creatures.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026

Definition of orifice

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Polaroid announced a new instant camera that lets photographers get more creative and experimental with their shots than just changing the aperture or shutter speed.

— Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 29 Sep. 2026
One appeared to feature a transparent aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of aperture

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After disc removal, the resulting interspace requires robust reconstruction to restore height, alignment, and stability.

— Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
Many of the bacteria at least partially survived, which helps to test one of the parameters for the theory of panspermia—that life on Earth originated somewhere else and was brought here on an asteroid or other interspace body.

— Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 14 Sep. 2020

Definition of interspace

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The museum has been giving visitors 40-minute viewing slots and has also banned photography in hopes of moving queues.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Bulk carriers have faced similar pressure, with BIMCO reporting bulker transits down 22 percent year over year since the beginning of July as vessels competed for limited slots.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of slot

Noun

Che then turned to Noem’s split this week from Bryon Noem, to whom she had been married since 1992.

— William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2026
Appended to the tweet, perhaps to illustrate how fresh the split is, Zilis included a screen capture of an apparent text message exchange between the two with the date of September 24.

— Kahina Sekkaï, Vanity Fair, 3 Oct. 2026

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