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
  • Itchy bites from these annual pests often leave painful, red welts triggered by an alergic skin reaction.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
  • Bed bug bites can cause red rashes, welts, swelling or appear in clusters or straight lines, Tahija said, adding that the biggest clue is where the bites show up.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Their knee aches subsided on the very first day of wearing the Lone Peak 7 sneakers.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Flu symptoms can include aches, cough, fatigue, fever, headache, sore throat and a stuffy or runny nose, according to the CDC.
    Sara Schilling, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Yet, the new Terminal 1 has several stores that take great pains to include local flair.
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The movie is, in part, about the labor pains of its creator, the screenwriter Charlie Kaufman.
    Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
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“Sores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sores. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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