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Recent Examples of armpit
The bullet entered Perry’s chest, exiting near his armpit.
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Boils most commonly appear on the face, neck, armpits, buttocks, and thighs.6 In most cases, a dermatologist can drain the boil with a small incision.7
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Developing an acne-like skin condition on the buttocks can be painful, and sometimes itchy.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
In some videos, the boy's arm can be seen covered in small dark spots — purple suction bruises from his wrist to his armpit.
—Camila Bernal, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2025
If symptoms worsen, consider placing cool packs in the armpits, neck, groin, wrists, and ankles to cool down.
—Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
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Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Boils most commonly appear on the face, neck, armpits, buttocks, and thighs.6 In most cases, a dermatologist can drain the boil with a small incision.7
Treatment Options
Developing an acne-like skin condition on the buttocks can be painful, and sometimes itchy.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2025
In some videos, the boy's arm can be seen covered in small dark spots — purple suction bruises from his wrist to his armpit.
—Camila Bernal, NBC news, 2 Aug. 2025
If symptoms worsen, consider placing cool packs in the armpits, neck, groin, wrists, and ankles to cool down.
—Katlein Franca, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for armpit
Noun
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One of the most gripping parts of Alice in Borderland is the way that some of the games pit players against each other — sometimes even forcing friends to turn on each other.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The propane fire pit table gives off plenty of warmth to keep everyone warm, and the 28-inch tabletop provides space for drinks and snacks.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These fishes also really highlight the diversity of snailfishes in the abyss.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Black Rabbit begins in media res, zooming out from a wallpaper full of rabbits — some mid-hop, others staring fearfully into the abyss with wide, dark pools for eyes.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Armpit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/armpit. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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