pock

as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin noticed strange pocks on his torso

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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. 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 See All Example Sentences for pock
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Noun
  • Cook, undisturbed, until the tomatoes start to blister on the bottom.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Allbirds has long been a favorite among travel writers and frequent flyers thanks to its lightweight, blister-free sneakers that actually hold up on the road.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Born with eczema that covered my arms and legs in red, rashy welts, peaking as a teenager and returning, uninvited, throughout my adulthood.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Plus, the jacket has sophisticated accents, like a front button closure (with a zipper), textured collar, angled welt pockets, and front patch pockets.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
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
  • Now, hostilities appear to be returning to full boil.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • The little bird that sits atop the spout (and whistles when the water hits boil) sends us over the edge.
    Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Adult acne is characterized by red, angry pimples that typically occur along the lower third of the face around the jawline.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
  • However, the team behind a small study published in the journal ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, claim to have developed a two-step pimple patch that actually works.
    Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
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
  • Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • There will be bumps along the way.
    Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
  • 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

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

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