Definition of zitnext
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 It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 Property without zits or opinions. Betty Gilpin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 Most of us have heard of pimple patches, those circular bandage-like patches to clear up a zit. Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025 And don’t let zits bum you out. Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zit
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Noun
  • Signs and symptoms include pain, itching or skin tingling, painful rash of blister-like sores, fever, headache, chills, and upset stomach.
    Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the sockliner provides a soft, sweat-wicking barrier to keep me comfortable and blister-free on my most active days.
    Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Bieber headlined Coachella both weekends, while Hailey, 29, hosted a Rhode activation event during the festival shortly after collaborating with her husband on the brand's new hydrocolloid pimple stickers.
    Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Founded by Julie Schott, a serial founder who’s also behind the pimple-patch brand Starface, Julie brought a Gen Z sensibility to the emergency contraception category.
    Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Spoiler alert: The monster is definitely real, a lion-bear hybrid covered in disgusting bloody pustules.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • What to eat, drink and do 🌮 A Derby party, Cinco de Mayo feasts and a crawfish boil headline May’s best food events.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 1 May 2026
  • In a 12-inch Dutch oven or deep skillet with a lid, bring about 1 inch of water to a boil.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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, 6 Jan. 2026
  • In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zit. Accessed 6 May. 2026.

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