Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for papules
Noun
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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
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Well, in Traditional Chinese Medicine, pimples are related to internal imbalances of heat and blood stagnation.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Baker’s Stanford is a strong candidate, and his book follows in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Wall Street chronicle Liar’s Poker, but with more pimples and less eye contact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Vegas had some bumps getting through Utah and Anaheim, then had no trouble with the banged-up and battered Avalanche.—
Stephen Whyno,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The Flames endured some early season bumps but put it together at the right time and beat Southern Illinois 7-2 on Sunday in the MVC Tournament final.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Bonds are tested and betrayal boils.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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For traditional crawfish boils, deveining is generally skipped.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
Noun
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As a result, many brogue styles today still retain features like water-resistant storm welts, calling back to the style’s role as a foul-weather shoe in a time before rubber.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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This was an early morning brawl that left hair scattered across the floor and welts upon at least one of the heads, although there were likely more.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Papules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papules. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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