plural zits
informal
: a small, red, swollen spot on the skin : pimple
got a zit on his face
… drama that goes well beyond the pre-prom zit …—
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Examples of zit in a Sentence
“Look at all these zits—I'm hideous!” wailed the high schooler
Recent Examples on the Web
But just to play it safe, patch test on one bump first—watching out for signs of an allergic reaction like more swelling, itching, or a burning sensation—before slapping zit stickers all over your legs, arms, or anywhere else those little jerks attacked you.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 July 2024
Remember, a stronger skin barrier equals fewer zits.
—Maeve Goodrich, Outside Online, 19 July 2024
Justin Bieber, Lili Reinhart and Kendall Jenner among a slew of other stars have all posted about their zits on social media.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024
Wear them to reduce the look of zits, or, simply to avoid touching them.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 23 July 2024
Remember, a stronger skin barrier equals fewer zits.
—Maeve Goodrich, Outside Online, 19 July 2024
Justin Bieber, Lili Reinhart and Kendall Jenner among a slew of other stars have all posted about their zits on social media.
—Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 19 July 2024
Wear them to reduce the look of zits, or, simply to avoid touching them.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024
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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zit. Accessed 7 Sep. 2024.
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