Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of zit
Customer reviews are mixed; some say the Hydro-Stars help remove the gunk and excess oil from a zit, while others say the patches work better as a fashion accessory.
—
Morgan Smith,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Fast Nothing ruins our morning like waking up with a surprise zit.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Amazon; Getty Images Back in the day, getting a zit meant caking on disguising layers of foundation, concealer, powder …or maybe just a strategically angled hairstyle.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
No dressing gown and Uggs for you, no zit stickers and alarming hair in a scrunchie.
—Daisy Jones, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for zit
Morgan Smith,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
Fast Nothing ruins our morning like waking up with a surprise zit.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Photograph: Amazon; Getty Images Back in the day, getting a zit meant caking on disguising layers of foundation, concealer, powder …or maybe just a strategically angled hairstyle.
—Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
No dressing gown and Uggs for you, no zit stickers and alarming hair in a scrunchie.
—Daisy Jones, Glamour, 4 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for zit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zit
Noun
-
To reduce the chances of hypothermia, fans and players should recognize swelling, redness, tingling, blisters and numbness.—
Elias Burke,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
-
The right pair of socks will keep your feet comfortable and dry for a full day of hiking while helping to prevent blisters and hotspots.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Best Amazon Presidents Day Sales on Fashion and Beauty Some of our teens’ favorite trendy styles are marked down right now, like these cozy Ugg boots, a belt bag, and pimple patches, and start at just $9.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Clear plastic bins overflowed with deodorant, hair products and pastel pimple patches.—
Callie Holtermann,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Victims develop high fevers, deep rashes and oozing pustules.—
William J. Broad,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2025
-
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
Noun
-
Add flour, beans and then stock and bring to a boil.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
-
This is all coming to a boil as the world’s film industry heads to the German capital for the 75th Berlin International Film Festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Feb. 2025
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
Articles Related to zit
Cite this Entry
“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zit. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share