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Recent Examples of alveolus
Plateau pressure represents the pressure in the alveoli at some particular phase of breathing and is often used as a gauge to determine the maximum pressure that can be applied.
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Ravinder Dahiya, IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
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.
—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
Ravinder Dahiya, IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
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.
—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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What people have not always had is either the awareness or deep enough pockets, which means FIFA should reduce prices and fill these stadiums.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The pull-on pants feature a comfy elastic waistband and functional front and back pockets.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Plowshare: an agricultural implement for turning soil, for gouging a cleft in the earth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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The group of four were scaling the Early Winters Spires, jagged peaks split by a cleft that is popular with climbers in the North Cascade Range, about 160 miles northeast of Seattle.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 May 2025
Noun
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This simply pops into the unit, then kicks over when the feeder has no socket power.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Keep Light Bulbs From Sticking Outdoor light bulbs can have a knack for sticking in the socket after long periods of time, leaving you with the task of trying to unscrew a stubborn bulb without breaking the glass.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The fossilized rock is covered in dimples from raindrops, hinting at a shower just before the tracks were made—and indicating the amniotes were likely moving on dry land, as some of the paper’s authors write in an article for the Conversation.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
19 May 2025
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That’s not to diminish Holloway’s incredible moisturizing routine, his perfect wavy TV hair, or the seductive power of his dimples.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
15 May 2025
Noun
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His powerful late kick and ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance in that race left a lasting impression.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The over-all impression is of a band simultaneously subcultural, taken up in marginal scenes, and supercultural, soundtracking life on both sides of the Iron Curtain.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The designer is taking part in Milan Men’s Fashion Week with a daylong event on Friday that is part boutique opening and part presentation of the spring 2026 collection, rooted in fluidity and charm and built on his fixation for rebooting ’80s silhouettes.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Seal up any gaps and openings around your deck, patio, or home, such as in the eaves or siding, to keep wasps from nesting there.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
Noun
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The eruption alert was raised Tuesday to the highest level and the danger zone where people are recommended to leave was expanded to about 5 miles from the crater.—
Handrianus Belutowe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2025
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That would present a rare opportunity for planetary scientists to watch an impact crater being created.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The swimming hole is at the base of the shelf, encompassed by a sandstone alcove.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
20 June 2025
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Tiffin's roof stands a foot higher and spills over the cab with a small storage alcove to create extra interior space.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 June 2025
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“Alveolus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolus. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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