festers 1 of 2

plural of fester

festers

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of fester

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for festers
Noun
  • Resist the urge to pick at bacne breakouts, as popping pimples worsens acne.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Hard water can make your hair and skin dry, as well as block skin pores, causing inflammation, pimples, and rashes.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • This technique relies on the fact that naturally occurring uranium decays over long but well-known periods of time to eventually transform into lead.
    Briana Pobiner, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Because plutonium-238 decays slowly, losing only half its atoms over about 90 years, an RTG is ideal for missions that outlast the life span of typical batteries, fuel cells, or solar panels.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Festers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/festers. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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