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Recent Examples of alveolus
Her primary focus was on hyaline membrane disease, sometimes called respiratory distress syndrome, in which alveoli — tiny air sacs in the lungs — do not properly inflate.
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Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
More fluid enters the alveolus.
—Avesta Rastan, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2020
But even when a patient is severely ill, some alveoli still function well.
—Olivia Carville, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020
This could explain how the alveoli fail to oxygenate the blood without the patient noticing the need to gasp for more air.
—Fox News, 28 Apr. 2020
These millions of alveoli are so soft, so gentle, that a healthy lung has almost no substance.
—oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2020
Matt Schudel, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
More fluid enters the alveolus.
—Avesta Rastan, Discover Magazine, 9 June 2020
But even when a patient is severely ill, some alveoli still function well.
—Olivia Carville, Bloomberg.com, 10 May 2020
This could explain how the alveoli fail to oxygenate the blood without the patient noticing the need to gasp for more air.
—Fox News, 28 Apr. 2020
These millions of alveoli are so soft, so gentle, that a healthy lung has almost no substance.
—oregonlive, 7 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveolus
Noun
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My app on an iPhone, and slip it inside one of the pockets of a suitcase or bag (my dad added one to his golf bag).—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2025
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While New York City as a whole is safer than most other metropolises, pockets of especially rough neighborhoods are unsafe, particularly for young men.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Valproic acid causes birth defects that can be detected in utero such as oral clefts or spina bifida.—
Almut Winterstein,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Now that she’s become well known not only for her art and fashion, but for being a cleft advocate, speaking around the country about her experience with a cleft lip and palate, Glasses has been traveling a lot for personal appearances, which leaves precious little time for weaving.—
Booth Moore,
WWD,
29 Oct. 2024
Noun
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In any case, they should probably be prevented from sticking their fingers into sockets or setting fire to our homes.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Remember to remove any dust from the socket with the toothbrush or (carefully) with a bent paperclip if it’s really impacted.—
Chris Haslam,
WIRED,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The vocals, the dance moves, the dimples, the perfect smile, the abs.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
2 Feb. 2025
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That sharp tip rests against a shallow dimple in a small steel plate screwed to the mast.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Jan. 2025
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Beecham now has three podcasts and two shows under the Enjoy Basketball umbrella reaching over 1 million fans across all platforms, and generating over 120 million impressions monthly.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Mar. 2025
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The white-washed undyed look on this impression of a Persian style gives it a cozy, rustic vibe.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Armed’s next show is an unlikely opening spot for none other than U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
4 Mar. 2025
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But the opening hasn’t stayed quiet — despite the fact that the shop is so new that its signage isn’t up yet.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Impact craters also create friendly environments for microbial life, such as hot water pools, Kirkland said.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2025
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So although the company's fortunes look dark today, they are not permanently shadowed like the craters on the Moon that NASA hopes to soon explore.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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An intricate mosaic in a chapel-like alcove of the metro station beneath Auezov Theatre depicts a traditional Kazakh wedding, while the futuristic blue-and-white décor of Baikonur honors Kazakhstan’s historic role in the space race.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In a cross-country locker room doubling as a coaches’ alcove, Green Bay’s coach closes his eyes and leans forward in a folding chair, dropping his head into his hands.—
Brian Hamilton,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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