pock

noun

ˈpäk How to pronounce pock (audio)
Definition of pocknext
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin noticed strange pocks on his torso

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Recent Examples of pock Unlike the traditional hardbat, the sponge rubber silenced the pock of the ball hitting the racket. — Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 25 Dec. 2025 Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts. — Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025 Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025 Unlicensed cannabis stores that a year ago pock-marked the urban landscape have been shuttered on block after block (though plenty remain). — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
  1. blister
  2. welt
  3. pustule
  4. boil
  5. pimple
  6. papule
  7. bump
Noun
  • Roster move As expected, the Dodgers put right-hander Roki Sasaki on the 15-day IL with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand on Thursday.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sasaki left the game in the fourth inning with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • Some people develop itchy red welts a day or so later, but others have no reaction.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
  • That’s flanked by a PMXFoam midsole with a mock leather welt, lightweight and cushioned footbed, and a TPU outsole with flexible spikes that deliver responsive traction.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of welt
Noun
  • This causes small but often painful red pustules that cluster at the places where the hairstyle is pulling the tightest.
    — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    — Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • Since its recent lows, CrowdStrike shares have more than doubled to all-time highs earlier this month before coming off the boil.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When the rice has been brought to a boil, reduce the heat to very low and cover the pot tightly.
    — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of boil
Noun
  • The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Blind pimple that never breaks through the skin but causes undue chaos below?
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of pimple
Noun
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of papule
Noun
  • Therefore, wearing a watch on your left wrist is a smart styling choice, leaving your investment piece less prone to scratches, bumps, and other wear and tear.
    — Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The problem is Republicans need a four-point more bump to get up.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of bump

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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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