blister

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Recent Examples of blister The blister-proof ballet flats feature supple leather uppers, Ortholite insoles, and an especially versatile design that rivals pairs that cost over double the price. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 30 June 2026 The skin may blister and the eyes inflame, the stomach knot up and the bowels loosen. Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Waterproof in all but a driving rain, no break-in period and blister-free after a 15-mile, 3,000-foot elevation gain day. Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 That happens, but the proposal on the ballot is like amputating one’s foot to heal a blister. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blister
Noun
  • Louie’s platform began to grow and grow, and so did her pimple patch usage.
    Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 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
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 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
  • In Georgia, the Clayton County Water Authority briefly issued a boil-water advisory when it was targeted by hackers.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rockdale County shared a map of the area affected by the boil water advisory.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
    Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
  • Inoculation involved taking pus from a pock of someone with a not-very-severe case of smallpox, making a cut in the arm of the person to be inoculated, and rubbing the pus into the cut.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • These pads smooth pores, reduce blackheads, and keep oil under control.
    Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • This deeply effective combo breaks down sebum and gently removes dead skin cells that can clog your pores, causing unwelcome blackheads and overall texture.
    Sarah Felbin, Allure, 20 May 2026
Noun
  • Some medications that affect hormone levels can cause true acne (with blackheads or whiteheads) and may require slightly different treatments to resolve.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Blister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blister. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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