Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for papules
Noun
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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 -
Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Adult acne is characterized by red, angry pimples that typically occur along the lower third of the face around the jawline.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
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As for this new creation, human clinical trials confirmed the pimples completely disappeared after seven days of treatment, according to the team.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Possible bumps in the road Defense will top the agenda.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Las Vegas was expected to have some bumps early in the season with a new coaching staff and new quarterback Geno Smith working together.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Baker inquires about the design of the hunchback and hovers his hand above her bulbous boils.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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Those include fish boils, something usually associated with Wisconsin’s Door County.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Born with eczema that covered my arms and legs in red, rashy welts, peaking as a teenager and returning, uninvited, throughout my adulthood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Itchy bites from these annual pests often leave painful, red welts triggered by an alergic skin reaction.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Papules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/papules. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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