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
Their venom, similar to a bee’s or wasp’s, results in a painful, itchy pustule or blister on the skin.
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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
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
The man in the white house sits, naked and obscene, a pustule of ego, in the harsh light, a man whose grasp exceeded his understanding, because his understanding was dulled by indulgence.
—Rebecca Solnit
may 31, Literary Hub, 31 May 2024
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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
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
The man in the white house sits, naked and obscene, a pustule of ego, in the harsh light, a man whose grasp exceeded his understanding, because his understanding was dulled by indulgence.
—Rebecca Solnit
may 31, Literary Hub, 31 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pustule
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The thick, cushioned sole keeps my feet cozy and blister-free, while the breathable fabric wicks moisture to prevent overheating on sunny hikes.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Most patients have mild symptoms for seven to 10 days, which can include fever, sore throat, painful mouth sores that blister and a rash on the hands and feet, the CDC said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
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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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Skin discoloration happens to the best of us, even those who religiously apply and reapply sunscreen every day or refuse to pick at pimples for fear of scarring.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Adult acne is characterized by red, angry pimples that typically occur along the lower third of the face around the jawline.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
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The jambalaya butter sauce is such a great combo with the shrimp boil—honestly, the butter alone is incredible—and the whole dish is much easier to execute in the oven without having to create a big boil pot.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Community officials have issued a precautionary boil water notice after a water main break led to a loss of pressure, posing a risk of contamination to the public water supply.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025.
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