zits

Definition of zitsnext
plural of zit, slang
as in blisters
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin "Look at all these zits—I'm hideous!" wailed the high schooler

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Recent Examples of zits It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 Property without zits or opinions. Betty Gilpin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 And don’t let zits bum you out. Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Here, argon-gas electrodes create a gentle current at up to 60 Hz, which helps to reduce the look of active pimples, calm visible redness, and even address the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
    Deanna Pai, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
  • The Mighty Patch works to absorb the gunk from pimples and help speed up the healing process.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Dining at the luxury resort includes 10 on-site options ranging from COAST’s fine dining to lobster boils, casual beach fare and champagne bars.
    Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
  • Baker inquires about the design of the hunchback and hovers his hand above her bulbous boils.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Sharp’s statement indicates that base pay will increase 5% across the board in the contract’s first year, with 4% bumps for each of the agreement’s final three years.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
  • Who benefits most will depend on individual circumstances, but the biggest bumps are expected among middle-income households, families with children, workers with overtime or tip income, and some older taxpayers.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026

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“Zits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zits. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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