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

But the Jack-o’-Lantern’s telltale gills, or long, deep slits under the cap, will set you straight, since the chicken of the woods has pores underneath instead.

— Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 6 Aug. 2026
Leg slits offer more breathability and comfort for shorter wearers.

— Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

Definition of slits

Noun

Sensitive teeth can be caused by enamel erosion, gum disease, teeth grinding, or cavities, and may signal broader health issues like diabetes or heart disease.

— Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 5 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

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

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

Definition of slots

Noun

Star, staghorn, and elkhorn corals shelter schools of parrotfish, sergeant majors, and other tropical species, while moray eels peer out from crevices.

— Sarah Bruning, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
As the gas rapidly accumulates within these tiny crevices, the bubbles expand almost instantaneously and push the beverage violently out of the bottle to create a soda fountain, also called a geyser.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of crevices

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