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Recent Examples of alveolar
Doctors diagnosed Anderson with stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer, in 2018.
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
Inside our lungs, white blood cells called alveolar macrophages work to keep the airways clean by engulfing and digesting debris, including dust and dead cells.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2015
Some of the most common causes include lung damage from congestive heart failure, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, and viral pneumonia.49
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs if your heart is unable to pump blood throughout your body efficiently.
—Leah Groth, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
She was diagnosed with Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
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Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Sep. 2024
Inside our lungs, white blood cells called alveolar macrophages work to keep the airways clean by engulfing and digesting debris, including dust and dead cells.
—Carl Engelking, Discover Magazine, 10 Mar. 2015
Some of the most common causes include lung damage from congestive heart failure, diffuse alveolar hemorrhage, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, and viral pneumonia.49
Congestive Heart Failure
Heart failure occurs if your heart is unable to pump blood throughout your body efficiently.
—Leah Groth, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
She was diagnosed with Stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer.
—Jordan Greene, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alveolar
Adjective
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Ethan’s stealthy moves through the cavernous fuselage play almost like a silent movie.—
Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
22 May 2025
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The 18-inch model leaves a cavernous space beneath the bed that can accommodate several tote-style storage containers—which could be a blessing or a curse depending on the usual state of your bedroom floor.—
Louryn Strampe,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The biggest obstacle for the two newcomers was staying true to the spirit of the iconic characters without having the voices become hollow impressions of Roiland’s performance across the first six seasons.—
Josh Weiss,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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The esophagus is a long, hollow tube that runs from the throat to the stomach.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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With a 5,000-seat auditorium and a concave roof referencing the curve of Asante royal stools, it was intended to be much more than just a cathedral.—
Francis Kokoroko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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One side of the chest piece is flat and called the diaphragm, and the other is concave and called the bell.4 The flat or diaphragm side of the chest piece is usually used to listen to heart sounds.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Alveolar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alveolar. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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