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: a swelling or protuberance like a pimple
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Examples of pimple in a Sentence
a painful pimple on his back
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My teen daughter and I swear by the Mighty Patch pimple patches.
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
Below are the six fool-proof ways of getting rid of a pimple fast.
—Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
All of these additives, Dr. Hu says, can potentially worsen existing pimples and cause new ones, too.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Sep. 2024
For your face: There are plenty of makeup discounts, like this cult-favorite glowy primer and a great mascara, as well as skincare deals on the best moisturizer, a red light tool and pimple patches.
—Sara Beth Bolin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
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Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 22 Oct. 2024
Below are the six fool-proof ways of getting rid of a pimple fast.
—Jenna Rennert, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
All of these additives, Dr. Hu says, can potentially worsen existing pimples and cause new ones, too.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 20 Sep. 2024
For your face: There are plenty of makeup discounts, like this cult-favorite glowy primer and a great mascara, as well as skincare deals on the best moisturizer, a red light tool and pimple patches.
—Sara Beth Bolin, USA TODAY, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pimple. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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