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Recent Examples of pock
His sallow legs are stippled with acid pock marks.
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Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2022
In the five years since Bentley released his last studio album, 2018’s The Mountain, and went into Rocky Mountain exile, open divisions and infighting driven by political differences and the culture wars have pock-marked the genre.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2023
Each pock on the fruit’s exterior is called an achene, and each achene is an individual fruit with a corresponding seed in the interior.
—Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 12 Aug. 2014
In more corrosive water, the once-pristine shells become flaked and pock-marked—a harbinger of an early death.
—WIRED, 2 Nov. 2022
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Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2022
In the five years since Bentley released his last studio album, 2018’s The Mountain, and went into Rocky Mountain exile, open divisions and infighting driven by political differences and the culture wars have pock-marked the genre.
—Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2023
Each pock on the fruit’s exterior is called an achene, and each achene is an individual fruit with a corresponding seed in the interior.
—Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 12 Aug. 2014
In more corrosive water, the once-pristine shells become flaked and pock-marked—a harbinger of an early death.
—WIRED, 2 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
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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
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She was exhausted from another day on the job, her hands covered in blisters.Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
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The bootcut pants come in a flattering light mocha mousse shade and have two side pockets and two back welt pockets.Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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They've long been considered a nuisance, leaving itchy welts or spurring allergic reactions with their bites.Maria Isabel Barros Guinle, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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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
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Folliculitis can, in turn, lead to red pimples and pustules—sort of like scalp acne.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, then remove from heat.Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2025
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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
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Experts attribute this growth to their ease – wearing a pimple patch all day is seamless and easy.Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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The bacteria that cause pimples are present naturally on your skin.4 Different Treatments Although cold sores and pimples can look similar, their treatments are very different.Heidi Cope, Health, 21 Dec. 2024
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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
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These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Since role players tend to be the ones shooting off the catch, and stars are more likely to shoot off the dribble, this year’s 3-point bump has been seen most acutely in stars.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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The new-coach bump was real, and the Anders Sorensen vibe was No. 1 on our inaugural Blackhawks power rankings.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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