pimples

plural of pimple

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Recent Examples of pimples 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 Resist the urge to pick at bacne breakouts, as popping pimples worsens acne. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025 Hard water can make your hair and skin dry, as well as block skin pores, causing inflammation, pimples, and rashes. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2025 These super thin, invisible patches blend right into your skin while tackling your pimples. Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 Clay masks work by absorbing excess oil, to help even skin texture, remove blackheads and keep pimples at bay. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2025 This loosening of dirt and excess oil allows for pimples and cystic acne to rise to the most surface level of the skin, encouraging a whitehead that'll take less time to clear up. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Feb. 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
  • It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    Betty Gilpin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Baker inquires about the design of the hunchback and hovers his hand above her bulbous boils.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Those include fish boils, something usually associated with Wisconsin’s Door County.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Lightweight yet durable enough to resist bumps while on the go, the carry-on suitcase is complete with spinner wheels and a telescopic handle to effortlessly glide through the airport.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The brand’s Smoothing Solution doubles as an ingrown hair treatment, visibly soothing razor bumps and razor burn.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Pimples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimples. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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