as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin a painful pimple on his back

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Recent Examples of pimple But the mustache was too wispy, the pimples too many. Alejandro Puyana, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024 Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Original Patch $22 $16 Amazon Mighty Patch's Original Patch makes fast work of even the peskiest pimples. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 Disrupting the biofilm can prevent pimple or blackhead formation.3 4. Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024 Some pimple patches are a standard circle shape, but these come in a cute star for a more fun look. Katrina Cossey, Parents, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pimple 
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Noun
  • Small blisters are called vesicles; bigger ones are called bullae.4 4.
    Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The flexible mesh material allows your foot to easily slide into the shoe and stretch, ensuring there’s no break-in period or painful blisters.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Plants with orange rust, identified by orange pustules on the leaves, must be burned or disposed of in the trash.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Along with his obesity amd high blood pressure, Henry suffered from painful venous leg ulcers that made his lower limbs swell, and pustules would burst.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • BlackRock, which jumped 26% in 2024, has come off the boil this year — down about 2% year to date.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
  • To a medium pot over high heat, add the milk and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
    Ryan McCarthy, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Thanks to this combo, the S.O.S Sulphur Paste can take down active zits and prevent new ones from popping up.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • It's formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
  • These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024

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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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