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
Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.
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Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Victims develop high fevers, deep rashes and oozing pustules.
—William J. Broad, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Plants with orange rust, identified by orange pustules on the leaves, must be burned or disposed of in the trash.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Along with his obesity amd high blood pressure, Henry suffered from painful venous leg ulcers that made his lower limbs swell, and pustules would burst.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Victims develop high fevers, deep rashes and oozing pustules.
—William J. Broad, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Plants with orange rust, identified by orange pustules on the leaves, must be burned or disposed of in the trash.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
Along with his obesity amd high blood pressure, Henry suffered from painful venous leg ulcers that made his lower limbs swell, and pustules would burst.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pustule
Noun
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Apply anti-itch cream like calamine lotion or hydrocortisone for open blisters.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Yankees have been adamant that Fried’s blister has nothing to do with his struggles.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
21 Aug. 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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New pimple patch on finger featuring a specialized array of tiny spikes.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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If a breakout happens, Schaffer is a fan of pimple patches.—
Khanh T.L. Tran,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fill a pot with enough water to cover your egg or eggs by about an inch, and bring it to a boil.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Get the recipe > This seafood boil turns a simple meal into a celebration, with loads of spices, flavorful shrimp, crawfish, and sweet corn coming together in a fragrant, comforting, and slightly messy hands-on feast.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
4 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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