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

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Recent Examples of pimple 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 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 Castilla recommends benzoyl peroxide for pimples that appear red and inflamed. Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 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 See All Example Sentences for pimple
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Noun
  • Cook, undisturbed, until the tomatoes start to blister on the bottom.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Allbirds has long been a favorite among travel writers and frequent flyers thanks to its lightweight, blister-free sneakers that actually hold up on the road.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • While water comes to a boil, melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium, stirring occasionally.
    Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Many springs feature a visible boil at the water surface above the spring vent, crystal clear water, submerged grasses waving in the current, and a range of fish, turtles, snails and other aquatic animals hiding in the grasses.
    Christopher F. Meindl, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Most of us have heard of pimple patches, those circular bandage-like patches to clear up a zit.
    Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
  • And don’t let zits bum you out.
    Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Pimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimple. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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