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Recent Examples of pimples
In the rearview mirror, my reflection was dotted with fat, angry pimples, sweating and growing more aggressive in their itch.
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Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
—David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimples
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
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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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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
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It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The soot becomes dust that covers humans and animals, producing festering boils.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
Noun
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What does bother me (besides the grips) is the chain noise over bumps.—
Joe Salas
April 07,
New Atlas,
7 Apr. 2026
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The exterior Forged from anodized aluminum, this is Carl Friedrik's most hard-wearing cabin case yet, with new steel rivets adding extra protection against knocks and bumps to complement the robust aluminum frame.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Pimples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimples. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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