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Recent Examples of pock
The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story.
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
They were riddled with lesions, pock marks and holes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
Barks, not the pock of tennis balls, were heard across the sunny, 40-acre (16-hectare) grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
—Jennifer Peltz, ajc, 6 May 2023
After Carey’s stay, the home’s wooden floors had to be replaced—to the tune of $90,000—thanks to pock marks from her high heels.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023
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Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
They were riddled with lesions, pock marks and holes.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024
Barks, not the pock of tennis balls, were heard across the sunny, 40-acre (16-hectare) grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
—Jennifer Peltz, ajc, 6 May 2023
After Carey’s stay, the home’s wooden floors had to be replaced—to the tune of $90,000—thanks to pock marks from her high heels.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
Noun
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There have been reports of burns, blisters, and lesions in people who used red light devices for longer than 30 minutes, fell asleep while using a device, or used a device that was broken.4 Protect your eyes.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
3 June 2025
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The tennis star, 27, shared an Instagram Stories post of a cluster of open blisters on her knuckles on Thursday, May 29.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The ball sent Miller’s hat flying off his head and left the 25-year-old former starter with a large red welt on his forehead.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her skort was made of houndstooth and included front welt pockets.—
Mikelle Street,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes.—
Mary Claire Britton,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Combine port and red wine in a saucepan and bring to a boil.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Noun
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To keep your skin healthy and clear, avoid squeezing pimples, use sunscreen and unscented moisturizers, don't smoke, clean makeup brushes, and wash your face with mild soap and warm water.—
Emily Brown,
Verywell Health,
2 June 2025
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Sales are now divided almost equally between feminine care and skincare, with the best-selling products being their organic cotton pads and pimple patches.—
Angela Chan-Danisi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5 Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6 3.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
9 May 2025
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May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5 4.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2025
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Key Facts Ellison’s net worth shot up by $25 billion to $242 billion by midday Thursday, enjoying easily the largest daily bump of any billionaire, according to Forbes data.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Ivermectin cream can be effective at reducing the inflammatory bumps and may also help control Demodex mites, which are commonly found on the skin of individuals with rosacea.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
12 June 2025
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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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