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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
  • Without hesitation, Gardner stepped in to help, despite the fact that the paint and adhesives made his body swell and blister the following day.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Right-hander Roki Sasaki is working back from a blister on his middle finger and is penciled in to return from the IL next week against the Padres.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of blister
Noun
  • Their bites would leave itchy red welts on my hands and feet.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Some people develop itchy red welts a day or so later, but others have no reaction.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of welt
Noun
  • The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.
    — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of pustule
Noun
  • Stir and bring to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, until most of the liquid has been absorbed and the rice is tender.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Reheat it in a saucepan over medium-low heat, bringing it just to a simmer but not a full boil.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of boil
Noun
  • For her daughters, Bell is planning on building up their stock of pimple patches.
    — Brooke Knappenberger, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • The 2nm Pro chip brings with it the usual performance bumps, but also the ability to record 4K 240fps slow-motion video.
    — Dominic Preston, The Verge, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Tucker picked up some extra bumps and bruises Saturday, most notably fouling a pitch off his right knee in the third inning.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of bump

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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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