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Recent Examples of pimple
The best face washes for acne-prone skin contain active ingredients like salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to treat pimples.
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
Scientists describe it as a pimple that looks ready to pop.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Allow acne to heal on its own: Avoid picking or popping pimples.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025
The traditional clear patches just highlight the gunk and end up looking grosser than the pimple itself.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
Scientists describe it as a pimple that looks ready to pop.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2025
Allow acne to heal on its own: Avoid picking or popping pimples.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 16 July 2025
The traditional clear patches just highlight the gunk and end up looking grosser than the pimple itself.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimple
Noun
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Apply anti-itch cream like calamine lotion or hydrocortisone for open blisters.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Yankees have been adamant that Fried’s blister has nothing to do with his struggles.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.—
Gareth McGrath,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Noun
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Fill a pot with enough water to cover your egg or eggs by about an inch, and bring it to a boil.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > This seafood boil turns a simple meal into a celebration, with loads of spices, flavorful shrimp, crawfish, and sweet corn coming together in a fragrant, comforting, and slightly messy hands-on feast.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And don’t let zits bum you out.—
Josh Feldman,
NBC news,
14 Aug. 2025
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So many zits that not even 19 packets of Starface patches will help.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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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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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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