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
Even worse, Neal later developed strange-looking face pustules, which were truly concerning.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.
—Gareth McGrath, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025
Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.
—Gareth McGrath, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pustule
Noun
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Tick bites also may cause a blister, rash or small bruise.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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The onions and peppers blister and soften while keeping their texture, and the shrimp develop deep color in just a couple of minutes.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 May 2026
Noun
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More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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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,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Initial staph symptoms include skin reactions resembling pimples, boils or other conditions.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Pain That Feels Disproportionate HS lesions are often deeper and more painful than typical pimples or ingrown hairs.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Bonds are tested and betrayal boils.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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The City of Miami Beach issued a precautionary boil water order for one condominium complex after a water main break early Friday.—
Larry Seward,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The satisfying pock of paddle on ball, battling through long rallies, and breaking into dance moves with Chrissy after a perfect slam.—
Gali Kronenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Unlike the traditional hardbat, the sponge rubber silenced the pock of the ball hitting the racket.—
Elizabeth Blair,
NPR,
25 Dec. 2025
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“Pustule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pustule. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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