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 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for pock
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Noun
  • Tayma has severe recessive dystrophic EB, one of the most severe forms of Epidermolysis Bullosa, a genetic disorder that causes Tayma's skin to blister and scar.
    Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 12 June 2025
  • Cellulitis can cause a painful, red, tender, swollen rash that may blister and scab over.
    Korin Miller, SELF, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • Practical welt pockets, button closures, and adjustable cuffs maintain functionality, while thoughtful tonal stitching keeps the aesthetic sophisticated.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • The ball sent Miller’s hat flying off his head and left the 25-year-old former starter with a large red welt on his forehead.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
  • Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Season with a tablespoon of salt and bring the water to a boil.
    Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
  • Bring to a boil then reduce to a gentle boil and cook until potatoes are soft or pierced easily with a fork, about 20-30 minutes.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • Pimple patches aren’t very effective at treating deeper, cystic pimples or blackheads.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
  • These types of pimples or bumps are also often a sign of something more severe going on and typically require medical grade care to treat.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 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
  • 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
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  • Despite the bump, bearish signals remain on the horizon, with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testifying at a House Financial Services Committee hearing on Tuesday that the central bank will likely keep rates steady as the threat of inflation remains.
    Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 24 June 2025
  • Investors who can stomach the bumps may end up owning a piece of mobility’s future infrastructure—not just a car stock.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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