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 Property without zits or opinions. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026 Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits. Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026 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
  • Pain That Feels Disproportionate HS lesions are often deeper and more painful than typical pimples or ingrown hairs.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
  • In the rearview mirror, my reflection was dotted with fat, angry pimples, sweating and growing more aggressive in their itch.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The soot becomes dust that covers humans and animals, producing festering boils.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t be tempted to take an earlier exit, even though signs along I-10 will boast the finest boils in the state.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While Amazon has successfully courted high fashion brands over the years like Coach, there were a few bumps on the road.
    Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 11 May 2026
  • No one who flew Spirit was doing caviar bumps in a lounge.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 9 May 2026

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“Zits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zits. Accessed 15 May. 2026.

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