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
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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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Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Critically, pores that favor the transit of lithium ions, which are quite compact, aren't likely to allow the transit of the large ionized chains of sulfur.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Feb. 2025
Need to see every pore and bead of sweat on your favorite player's face?
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Investors will be left to pore through the post-meeting statement, which is expected to be little changed, then turn to Chair Jerome Powell’s news conference at 2:30 p.m. ET.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Critically, pores that favor the transit of lithium ions, which are quite compact, aren't likely to allow the transit of the large ionized chains of sulfur.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Murad Daily Clarifying Peel Used P50 to clear pores?
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Feb. 2025
Need to see every pore and bead of sweat on your favorite player's face?
—K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Pore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pore. Accessed 12 Feb. 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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