blister

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Recent Examples of blister Freeland left the game after four innings because of a blister on his pitching hand. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025 Foliar fungi can cause various diseases on maple trees, with symptoms including leaf spots, leaf blisters and brown leaves. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2025 Mosquito bites appear as puffy red bumps, with a red dot or blister in the center. Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025 Spread and symptoms HFMD can be transmitted by coughing, sneezing, runny nose, kissing, sharing utensils, blister fluids and diaper changes, according to Siegel. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blister
Noun
  • New pimple patch on finger featuring a specialized array of tiny spikes.
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
  • If a breakout happens, Schaffer is a fan of pimple patches.
    Khanh T.L. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.
    Gareth McGrath, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
  • In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5 Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6 3.
    Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 9 May 2025
Noun
  • Fill a pot with enough water to cover your egg or eggs by about an inch, and bring it to a boil.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Get the recipe > This seafood boil turns a simple meal into a celebration, with loads of spices, flavorful shrimp, crawfish, and sweet corn coming together in a fragrant, comforting, and slightly messy hands-on feast.
    SAVEUR Editors, Saveur, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.
    Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
  • Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The exfoliating face wash has become a staple for me thanks to its gentle formula that reduces blackheads and deeply cleanses skin.
    Melony Forcier, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Beyond their instant gratification, pore strips provide an effective way to deep-clean areas prone to blackheads, such as the nose, chin, and forehead.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • Unlike regular acne, the bumps from rosacea don’t typically have blackheads or whiteheads and are often accompanied by flushing, visible blood vessels and sensitivity.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
  • Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • And don’t let zits bum you out.
    Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
  • So many zits that not even 19 packets of Starface patches will help.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2025

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“Blister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blister. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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