sores

plural of sore

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for sores
Noun
  • Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.
    Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Born with eczema that covered my arms and legs in red, rashy welts, peaking as a teenager and returning, uninvited, throughout my adulthood.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Itchy bites from these annual pests often leave painful, red welts triggered by an alergic skin reaction.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Elderly consumers, who might seek gentle relief for aches or the comfort of a familiar ritual, are left stranded.
    Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The most common symptoms of flu include fever, headache, cough, sore throat and muscle aches.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Colleagues who failed to take similar pains earned his everlasting disdain.
    Alex Ross, New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Like regular depression, SAD can cause negative feelings like hopelessness, worthlessness, irritability, and guilt; fatigue or reduced energy; a loss of interest in hobbies and activities; and even physical aches and pains (including headaches, cramps, and digestive problems).
    Maggie O'Neill, SELF, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Sores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sores. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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