pores

Definition of poresnext
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
  • These capri pants have a drawstring waist, side pockets, and subtle slits, and they’re designed to hit just below the knees on most people.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
  • The sleeveless gown included thigh-high slits at the sides and was crafted with ornate embroidery in jeweled tones of green and blue.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
Noun
  • The buttons along the earcups are also more distinct, and the microphone grilles have been redesigned from the usual mesh cavities to larger holes that appear to punch directly through the earcup chassis.
    Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 18 May 2026
  • After the family moved out for a second time, an industrial hygienist discovered high levels of lead and other metals in the house’s HVAC system, crawl space, attic and wall cavities.
    Aarne Heikkila, NBC news, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • The New World screwworm (Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly that lays eggs in the open wounds and orifices of live animals, including humans.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • After four seasons of love sausages, exploding body parts, and supes climbing into other people's orifices, this is set to be the finale of all finales.
    Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Tripods can also help, as can shooting photos in low apertures.
    Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
  • Also on the periphery are four apertures showing the hours, minutes, day, and date.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • As a result, newcomers are left scrambling for slots, often booking games deep into the night.
    Jeremy Rellosa, Curbed, 20 May 2026
  • During the previous administration, available slots at the capital’s airport were slashed from 61 to 43 per hour, before ticking back up to 44 last year.
    ABC News, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Prevent Crickets From Returning Indoors Crickets often enter the home through small cracks and crevices, so prevention starts with sealing those entry points.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
  • Designed to crawl through tight crevices or trudge across rough terrain, X-Humanoid says they’re being built for jobs that humans would rather not do.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • People with irritable bowel syndrome, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, rectal bleeding, heart disease, or high blood pressure should also avoid the procedure, Hazan says.
    Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
  • But there are fissures in the-- in the regime.
    CBS News, CBS News, 10 May 2026

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“Pores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pores. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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