pimples

Definition of pimplesnext
plural of pimple

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Recent Examples of pimples Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026 The multiple red-light wavelengths help reduce inflammation, calming redness from clusters of pimples. Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Feb. 2026 Bioré is putting pimples in the penalty box this basketball season. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026 Here, argon-gas electrodes create a gentle current at up to 60 Hz, which helps to reduce the look of active pimples, calm visible redness, and even address the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Deanna Pai, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026 The Mighty Patch works to absorb the gunk from pimples and help speed up the healing process. Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025 There are also scarring alopecias, says Goh, which also cause bald spots, often with itching, tenderness and redness, and sometimes pimples on the scalp. Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimples
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
  • Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Don’t be tempted to take an earlier exit, even though signs along I-10 will boast the finest boils in the state.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
  • But it's very commonly associated with like seafood boils.
    Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Whatever bumps or rock flakes the cliff once had were buffed smooth by glacial erosion over the course of millions of years.
    Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Ratings for the State of the Union declined this year, so the boost in weekend viewing with the onset of the war likely contributed to the bumps for MS Now and CNN.
    Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 12 Mar. 2026

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“Pimples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimples. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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