pores

plural of pore

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Recent Examples of pores 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pores
Noun
  • Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Its stretchy, lightweight fabric and slits that reach above the knee keep you cool and comfortable.
    Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But skipping the rinse may help fluoride stay on your teeth longer, giving your toothpaste more time to protect your enamel and lower your risk of cavities.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Leaning that increases year after year, mushrooms or fungal corks growing at the base of your tree, soft soil around the trunk, and bark damage or cavities at the base can all be symptoms of root damage.
    Molly Burford, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026
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
Noun
  • Larger apertures gather more light, while monochrome cameras with filters help tease out subtle banding.
    Damian Peach, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • If applicable, photos can be taken with low apertures, wide-angle lenses and tripods.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Lower water levels will force cargo ships to reduce their loads and could further reduce the number of transit slots available later this year.
    , CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Heat’s Exhibit 10 players will have an opportunity to compete for a two-way contract with the team during the preseason, with one of Miami’s three two-way contract slots still open.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • However, the way those handles are attached to the cooking pot also create a few more crevices for moisture and reside to hide.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Moray eels and octopuses sometimes emerge from rocky crevices, while juvenile sharks may glide through the pool.
    Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The pitched and often emotional vote over Proposition 40 exposed deep fissures in the state party over how to respond to growing grassroots anger over wealth inequality.
    Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • While effective in winning the war, the new government faced social and political fissures in the postwar period.
    Donovan Fifield, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

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“Pores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pores. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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