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
  • These symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, fatigue, headache, confusion, loss of balance or seizures.
    Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
  • But for some people, the supplement has been linked to various side effects including headaches, nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, stomach aches, confusion or disorientation, tremors, low blood pressure, irritability, mild anxiety and depression.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • But while pains de garde can be eaten all week long, baguettes go stale quickly, leading to significant waste in French households.
    Vivian Song, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Eager to assimilate, Japanese farmers took pains to learn English.
    Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Sores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sores. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.

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