pore
verb (used without object)
to read or study with steady attention or application.
pores
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pluralof pore.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof pore (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
poreverb (used without object)to read or study with steady attention or application.
Example Sentences
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Cinaciguat restored the structure and function of the aging LSECs, reopening their microscopic pores and improving their ability to help clear substances from the blood.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026
Pimples happen when tiny pores in the skin get clogged by oil, bacteria and dead skin cells.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
He pores over data every month about how people in the company are doing when it comes to key metrics such as innovation scores, growth and engagement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Visible pores, blackheads, blemishes, pigmentation, redness and scarring are all very normal for teenage skin, says Dr Kentley.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
He brought out a stack of well-used, hopefully not lead-tainted, wood blocks, then leaned in so close to me, I could see the pores in his face.
From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper
