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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pocks
Noun
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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 -
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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Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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The multiple red-light wavelengths help reduce inflammation, calming redness from clusters of pimples.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Whatever bumps or rock flakes the cliff once had were buffed smooth by glacial erosion over the course of millions of years.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ratings for the State of the Union declined this year, so the boost in weekend viewing with the onset of the war likely contributed to the bumps for MS Now and CNN.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Don’t be tempted to take an earlier exit, even though signs along I-10 will boast the finest boils in the state.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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But it's very commonly associated with like seafood boils.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Temperature swings, from a hot shower or very cold air, may intensify or cause the formation of new welts.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Mar. 2026
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An agent in Houston put a teenage citizen into a chokehold, wrapping his arm around the boy’s neck, choking him so hard that his neck had red welts hours later.—
Nicole Foy,
ProPublica,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pocks. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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