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blisters

noun

plural of blister
as in pustules

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  1. pustules
  2. pimples
  3. boils
Noun
  • The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • This causes small but often painful red pustules that cluster at the places where the hairstyle is pulling the tightest.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of pustules
Noun
  • The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to being predominantly white, shoes with pimples around the outside of the toes are not permitted.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Definition of pimples
Noun
  • There are also casual cafes to grab a bite to eat or a drink, serving everything from beignets and Italian specialties to seafood boils and espresso drinks.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
  • At sufficiently low pressure, warm seawater boils at a temperature far below the usual 100 °C (212 °F).
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of boils
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“Blisters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blisters. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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