slang
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin "Look at all these zits—I'm hideous!" wailed the high schooler

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Recent Examples of zit 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 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 See All Example Sentences for zit
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Noun
  • After several hours, blisters will develop where the bumps were located.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The virus can transmit through direct contact with fluid from shingles blisters or rash.
    Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Concealer can be your best friend in your makeup kit, instantly erasing pores, pimples, scars, and more.
    Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Resist the urge to pick at bacne breakouts, as popping pimples worsens acne.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Victims develop high fevers, deep rashes and oozing pustules.
    William J. Broad, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Then mix the grounds with water in a pot, and bring the mixture to a boil.
    Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Bring parmesan broth to a boil and add a tablespoon of cold butter and blend with a hand blender.
    Amber Love Bond, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 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

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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zit. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.

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