Thesaurus results for PORES

pores

noun

plural of pore

as in interspaces

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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

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Noun

Make sure to cut slits in the dough to allow steam to escape, and coat the top with egg wash.

— Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2026
The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of slits

Noun

The current solution adds memory by wiring qubits to electromagnetic resonators, either as flat waveguide structures etched on the chip or three-dimensional microwave cavities.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2026
Bees go into forests to find natural nesting cavities, search for food or establish permanent colonies, according to the Xeres Society for Invertebrate Conservation.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of cavities

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 orifices

Noun

Were there a Mount Rushmore for sneakers, the Nike Air Force 1 would be guaranteed one of its four slots.

— Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
But considering the child of someone whose transformational philanthropy may fund scholarships for low-income students for generations is a far cry from earmarking admissions slots simply because a parent attended the university.

— Jayson Weingarten, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of slots

Noun

Groundwater steadily rises through fissures in the limestone bedrock, providing the spring with a constant flow of pristine water.

— Savannah Born, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Allegations expose fissures within SEIU Two law firms conducted separate investigations into Regan’s behavior at SEIU California, an umbrella group consisting of 17 local service unions.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026