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Recent Examples of pore
Grief came pouring out of every pore of her body as a mom in mourning.
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The Chinese speedskater leaped into the air, fists clenched, joy bursting from every pore.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Another standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
This current flow is decreased by the presence of a base in the nanopore—and, crucially, the amount of the decrease depends on which of the four bases, A, T, G, or C, is entering the pore.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
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Randy Myers, Mercury News, 9 Mar. 2026
The Chinese speedskater leaped into the air, fists clenched, joy bursting from every pore.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 19 Feb. 2026
Another standout, silymarin (which is extracted from milk thistle, a plant related to daisies and ragweeds), helps prevent oil oxidation—the culprit behind clogged pores and early signs of aging—while salicylic acid delivers gentle, pore-clearing exfoliation for a clearer complexion over time.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
This current flow is decreased by the presence of a base in the nanopore—and, crucially, the amount of the decrease depends on which of the four bases, A, T, G, or C, is entering the pore.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pore
Noun
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What was left showed a cavity about 3 light-years long and with an opening angle of 45 degrees, leading back to the black hole itself.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Some pine tree-nesting birds have been known to peck the tree trunk around the nest cavity so the sap will run down and protect the babies from climbing snakes.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
Noun
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Featuring a tasteful side slit that adds a playful detail and allows for a full range of movement, an adjustable waistband that provides all-day comfort, and spacious pockets for your belongings.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
Noun
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The experts say New World screwworms are different, as females tend to lay eggs in wounds or body orifices, such as the ears or nose.—
Kara Finnstrom,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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While these cases highlight the risks of wounds and vulnerabilities, many others show that the flies will happily infest in normal orifices, such as the ears and nose.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Low apertures can also help if devices are capable, as can wide-angle lenses on traditional cameras.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The only structural change has been the addition of three pyramidlike apertures to light the studio/living room.—
Constance W. Glenn,
Architectural Digest,
12 June 2026
Noun
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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
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The interspace is enchanted mainly in its normalcy.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
17 June 2024
Noun
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Fox estimated that Connecticut, which is in the process of applying for federal funding, will lose around $30 million in resources and 2,000 permanent supportive housing slots.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Under the current system, the lottery determined only the top four draft slots.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Noun
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All cheerleaders must be flexible and able to perform the splits by the start of the season.—
Emily Krauser,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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However, the game — which was played on a dreadful pitch in front of almost 115,000 people at the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City — will forever be remembered for Maradona’s two goals that perfectly encapsulated the split-screen feel to his career.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The crevices may not be fully cleaned through the dishwasher.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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The four baby falcons hatched in early May, laid by a five-year-old falcon named Vixen, who began nesting in a crevice on the second floor of the exterior of Aurora City Hall in early April.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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“Pore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pore. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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