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

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Recent Examples of pimple The brand gained traction with its cult-fave Mighty Patch, a hydrocolloid pimple patch, but has since expanded its offerings to much, much more. Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025 For some time now, Gen Z has embraced pimple patches as a secondary accessory. Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025 Never try to pop a baby’s pimples, and avoid any harsh soaps or products. Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025 Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously. Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pimple
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Noun
  • Wet socks can lead to discomfort and blisters due to prolonged exposure to moisture.
    Alyssa Hui-Anderson, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
  • Merrill’s right hand was wrapped in Sunday’s game because of a blister that popped.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2025
Noun
  • Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
  • Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • City of Richmond map showing which neighborhoods are affected by the boil water advisory.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
  • But simmering domestic tensions are set to a rolling boil by Fehmi’s increasing fascination with the troubled teenager next door.
    Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
Noun
  • This super-concentrated spot corrector comprises 10% sulfur and lightly exfoliating glycolic acid and oil-controlling niacinamide, which dry out zits and prevent new ones from cropping up.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 5 May 2025
  • Like silicone zit stickers, scar tape adds a protective barrier to your scars, while keeping them hydrated, and reducing itchiness and irritation, and regulates collagen production.
    India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5 Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6 3.
    Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 9 May 2025
  • May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5 4.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025

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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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