pimples

Definition of pimplesnext
plural of pimple

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Recent Examples of pimples 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 Skin discoloration happens to the best of us, even those who religiously apply and reapply sunscreen every day or refuse to pick at pimples for fear of scarring. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 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 Castilla recommends benzoyl peroxide for pimples that appear red and inflamed. Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 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
  • The party was complete with seafood boils, a brass band, and a photo booth.
    Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The list of occasions can go on and on, ranging from universal (football and concerts) to local (ice fishing in northern Minnesota and crawfish boils in Baton Rouge).
    Rahul Goyal, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Sharp’s statement indicates that base pay will increase 5% across the board in the contract’s first year, with 4% bumps for each of the agreement’s final three years.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Who benefits most will depend on individual circumstances, but the biggest bumps are expected among middle-income households, families with children, workers with overtime or tip income, and some older taxpayers.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

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