blister

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Recent Examples of blister Look for cushioning in the shin, ankle, and toe box areas specifically, as this is where an unforgiving ski boot can batter, blister, and bruise you. Jonathan Thompson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 The couples received blister wounds on their forearms — and then were divided into four groups. Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026 The hard-working mix of merino wool with nylon and elastane has kept me warm and blister-free during all these activities. Lisa Jhung, Outside, 12 Jan. 2026 Last year, Cabrera missed the start of the regular season with a blister on his middle finger, then missed three weeks in September due to a right elbow sprain. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for blister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blister
Noun
  • This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
    David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Three decades later, that secret arrived on American shores like a tsunami—sheet masks, snail mucin, toner pads, pimple patches lining every retail shelf.
    David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 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
  • 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
Noun
  • After the tea had finished its boil, Meraj poured it out, straining the steaming, fragrant liquid into small cups.
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
  • For months — and in some cases years — boil water notices became part of daily life.
    Bridget Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The satisfying pock of paddle on ball, battling through long rallies, and breaking into dance moves with Chrissy after a perfect slam.
    Gali Kronenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Unlike the traditional hardbat, the sponge rubber silenced the pock of the ball hitting the racket.
    Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 25 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
    David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Its ultra-lightweight texture sinks in quickly with no stickiness, and just a couple of drops patted into the skin is enough to target blemishes, blackheads, and congestion across all skin types.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These clear hydrocolloid stickers draw out whitehead gunk and protect skin for faster healing—all while staying virtually invisible on your skin.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • There used to be a time when zits meant pore-clogging makeup.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 1 Dec. 2025

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“Blister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blister. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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