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
  • Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneakers These iconic Stan Smith sneakers offer form and function thanks to their simple design, soft leather material (no blisters here!), and roomy fit.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
  • She was exhausted from another day on the job, her hands covered in blisters.
    Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.
    Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Bring to a boil, add tortellini and reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are cooked.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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 20 Jan. 2025.

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