Thesaurus results for POCK

pock

noun

ˈpäk

Definition of 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 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

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Noun

Rothy’s Double Bit Loafers redefine chic comfort, complete with a flexible upper and cushy insole for long, blister-free strides that don’t compromise style.

— Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Wanting to check out his blister and monitor his next bullpen, the Twins had Prielipp join the team in Cleveland.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Definition of blister

Noun

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
That data informed every dimension of the IronFlex, from the roomier forefoot and toe box to the torsional heel stability built in through Red Wing’s FlexForce cement-to-welt construction, the company said.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 June 2026

Definition of welt

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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 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 pustule

Noun

Costco’s seafood boil kit includes Dungeness crab, mussels, shrimp, clams, roasted red potatoes, corn, and seasoning.

— Molly Burford, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
The repair of the water main break on Headland Drive has been completed, but a boil water advisory remains in effect for residents in the affected area until further notice.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 July 2026

Definition of boil

Noun

Louie’s platform began to grow and grow, and so did her pimple patch usage.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of pimple

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The petition bumps the maximum age to take an entrance exam for the city’s police academy from 39 to 44 years old.

— Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 July 2026
Reese jumped up and down as Malonga finished the play, and the two exchanged a midair chest bump on their way back down the court.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

Definition of bump

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