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

The relaxed-fit blouse features a curved layered hem with side slits and quarter-length sleeves that can be rolled up or worn down.

— Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
His mother, who spent time in jail and rehab due to drug addiction, testified Colt repeatedly damaged their home, broke TVs and cut slits into furniture.

— Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of slits

Noun

Your Risk of Cavities Increases The risk of dental caries (cavities) increases with the amount of simple carbohydrates in the diet, such as sugars.

— Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 16 July 2026
Brain cavities, inner ears, air spaces, nerves and blood vessels became visible for the first time, revealing how dinosaurs balanced, heard, smelled and perceived their world.

— Kristi Curry Rogers, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Definition of cavities

Noun

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
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

Definition of orifices

Noun

Rey reserved two slots a day to align with his son’s routine—one in the morning, to talk to him before school, and the other at night, before bedtime.

— Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Additionally, there are 180 available slots at each event for non-players.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026

Definition of slots

Noun

Other signs of bed bugs include ink-like speckled stains on fabrics, shed exoskeletons around crevices of beds and furniture and a sweet, musty smell.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
Doing so could compromise the appearance and create crevices where bacteria can hide.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of crevices

Noun

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
So, too, does the idea that a soccer coach could close fissures that even the well-meaning among career politicians have failed to seal.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 18 June 2026