as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin a painful pimple on his back

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Recent Examples of pimple This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 29 Aug. 2025 Recently, the mother of three noticed a pimple at the bottom right corner of her nose, near her nostril. Meredith Wilshere, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025 The best face washes for acne-prone skin contain active ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat pimples. Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025 Scientists describe it as a pimple that looks ready to pop. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pimple
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Noun
  • Policymakers can have an impact on access by limiting package sizes for high-risk drugs and expanding the use of blister packages that require a person to pop out each pill individually, Hays said.
    Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Swelling or small blisters. Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Even worse, Neal later developed strange-looking face pustules, which were truly concerning.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The construction team that dug it up only found the still's boil pot, so the Vendome craftsmen needed to build an entirely new top.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot.
    Faye Levy, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 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
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

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