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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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
Noun
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Policymakers can have an impact on access by limiting package sizes for high-risk drugs and expanding the use of blister packages that require a person to pop out each pill individually, Hays said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Swelling or small blisters. Darker or lighter patches of skin after the rash fades, called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH).—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Itchy bites from these annual pests often leave painful, red welts triggered by an alergic skin reaction.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
29 Aug. 2025
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Bed bug bites can cause red rashes, welts, swelling or appear in clusters or straight lines, Tahija said, adding that the biggest clue is where the bites show up.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Even worse, Neal later developed strange-looking face pustules, which were truly concerning.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The construction team that dug it up only found the still's boil pot, so the Vendome craftsmen needed to build an entirely new top.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
12 Sep. 2025
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Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Scabies causes small, pimple-like skin bumps, which can be intensely itchy and uncomfortable.—
Carrie Madormo,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5 Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6 3.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
9 May 2025
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Only the iPhone 17 Pro got a price bump of $100.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Access to Even House starts at $180 a month for social membership, bumps to $250 with daily simulator time, and tops out at $450 with lessons, priority booking, and perks like a free drink on each visit.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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