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 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 The cars, parked next to a basketball goal, are riddled with pock marks. Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for pock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
Noun
  • Appearance: The condition starts as small, extremely painful blisters on your shins (and sometimes your arms).
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
  • In the skin, staph infections can cause boils, blisters, and inflammation.
    Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The victim had a large welt on his left temple and numerous red marks on his scalp.
    Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
  • The look also featured notch lapels, along with button front fastening and welt pockets.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Victims develop high fevers, deep rashes and oozing pustules.
    William J. Broad, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Steam vaporizer: This humidifier warms the water in the machine to a boil and releases steam into the air.
    Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
  • Add 1 cup water and cook, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to a boil.
    Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 6 May 2025
Noun
  • In 2022, Church & Dwight acquired Hero Cosmetics, known for its pimple patches, for $630 million.
    Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • These super thin, invisible patches blend right into your skin while tackling your pimples.
    Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • The creatures stood on four legs, and boasted huge heads adorned with three horns, a distinctive bony frill and a prominent nose bump.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
  • The next edition of Forbes CEO will be published on Monday, June 2. ECONOMIC INDICATORS While President Trump was in the Middle East forging business deals last week—many dealing with technology, AI and defense—the stock market saw a tech bump.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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