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Recent Examples of pock
Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.
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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
The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 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
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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
The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
Noun
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This pressure forces the material upward, creating a shallow blister on the surface.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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Cabrera will test his blister with an extended bullpen session Sunday, the same day Boyd will begin his rehab stint with Triple-A Iowa.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2026
Noun
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When midges bite, a small welt can emerge that can be itchy and irritating.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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As a result, many brogue styles today still retain features like water-resistant storm welts, calling back to the style’s role as a foul-weather shoe in a time before rubber.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
Noun
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Rust: Easily identified by orange pustules on the undersides of leaves, often accompanied by faint yellow or orange spots on the upper surfaces.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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Monitor for curfew and boil-water-order notices.—
Michelle Marchante
Updated May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 seconds while whisking.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Pair them with a benzoyl peroxide face wash and pimple-friendly moisturizer to speed up healing.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 May 2026
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Baker’s Stanford is a strong candidate, and his book follows in the tradition of Michael Lewis’s Wall Street chronicle Liar’s Poker, but with more pimples and less eye contact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Noun
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More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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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,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Rick bumps into Danny, and the two quickly hit it off.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Although neither the city nor the chamber could provide hard numbers for the economic impact of Saratoga Nights on local businesses, Cargill said that several restaurants, like Anchors and Big Basin Burger Bar, noticed a bump in business on those nights.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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