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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Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
This laser tightens pores so small breakouts are a potential side effect.
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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
When a bout of body acne starts to sprout on your back and shoulders, restore your pores to a clearer state with the best bacne spray.
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Verb
And, unlike poring through Cliff's Notes, the pithy, podcast-style format would actually make for enjoyable background noise while out on a walk or running errands.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 23 Sep. 2024
This laser tightens pores so small breakouts are a potential side effect.
—Amber Gibson, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
The product works to tighten and brighten your skin, reducing pores as well as fine lines and wrinkles while improving the elasticity.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
When a bout of body acne starts to sprout on your back and shoulders, restore your pores to a clearer state with the best bacne spray.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Pore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pore. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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