as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin
smallpox's characteristic pustules typically resulted in permanent scarring for survivors of the dreaded disease
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Recent Examples of pustule
Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pustule
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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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
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
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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
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Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 May 2025
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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
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“Pustule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pustule. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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