pored; poring
1
: to gaze intently
2
: to read or study attentively
—usually used with over
3
: to reflect or meditate steadily
1
: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant
especially
: one by which matter passes through a membrane
2
: a small interstice (as in soil) admitting absorption or passage of liquid
Examples of pore in a Sentence
Verb
the committee will probably pore over the results of the study for a long time before making their decision
he pored over the textbook for hours in preparation for the test
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2025
Early in each game week, Gopie pores through film of upcoming opponents and hops on a FaceTime with Bonitto to discuss his matchup’s tendencies from recent weeks.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
That’s why the best winter systems combine moisture-wicking inner fabrics with venting options and membranes whose pores let water vapor escape while keeping liquid water out.
—Longji Cui, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
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Verb
Jenkins says her four-person team spent well over 80 hours poring through the archives to compile this year's list.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 26 Dec. 2025
Early in each game week, Gopie pores through film of upcoming opponents and hops on a FaceTime with Bonitto to discuss his matchup’s tendencies from recent weeks.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025
Noun
This hybrid balm-powder formula delivers rich pigment with a soft-matte payoff that blurs the look of pores and smooths uneven skin.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
That’s why the best winter systems combine moisture-wicking inner fabrics with venting options and membranes whose pores let water vapor escape while keeping liquid water out.
—Longji Cui, The Conversation, 26 Dec. 2025
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“Pore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pore. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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pore
noun
: a minute opening especially in an animal or plant
especially
: one by which matter passes through a membrane
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