Thesaurus results for WHELK

whelk

noun

ˈ(h)welk

Definition of whelk

as in blister

a small, inflamed swelling of the skin unsightly whelks covered the beggar's face

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Recent Examples of whelk Smaller critters — hermit crabs, lightning whelks and snails — skittered along the seafloor. — Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026 And for those looking to collect shells, this is the place for rare angel wings, whelks, and sand dollars. — Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026 Copper mined in the Great Lakes was traded as far south as Florida, and lightning whelks from the Gulf Coast were traded as far north as Canada. — Adam Crepelle, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Nov. 2025 On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for whelk

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The blister-proof ballet flats feature supple leather uppers, Ortholite insoles, and an especially versatile design that rivals pairs that cost over double the price.

— Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 30 June 2026
The skin may blister and the eyes inflame, the stomach knot up and the bowels loosen.

— Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026

Definition of blister

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Cover, increase the heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until the quinoa is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

— The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
The water should be brought to a vigorous rolling boil and then boiled for two minutes.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026

Definition of boil

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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 2026
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

Definition of pustule

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In addition to being predominantly white, shoes with pimples around the outside of the toes are not permitted.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.

— Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Definition of pimple

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Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.

— Adam Lark, Scientific American, 28 June 2026
Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.

— Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026

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