pock

as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin noticed strange pocks on his torso

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Recent Examples of pock The castle’s bleached, sparse interior also looks a lot like the one in Herzog’s film, and this new Nosferatu’s recurring motifs—swarming rats, Catholic totems, a beach pock-marked with wonky graves—simultaneously pays tribute and blows dust off the hundred-year-old story. Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024 They were riddled with lesions, pock marks and holes. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 9 Feb. 2024 Barks, not the pock of tennis balls, were heard across the sunny, 40-acre (16-hectare) grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Jennifer Peltz, ajc, 6 May 2023 After Carey’s stay, the home’s wooden floors had to be replaced—to the tune of $90,000—thanks to pock marks from her high heels. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 Mar. 2023 See All Example Sentences for pock
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Noun
  • There have been reports of burns, blisters, and lesions in people who used red light devices for longer than 30 minutes, fell asleep while using a device, or used a device that was broken.4 Protect your eyes.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 3 June 2025
  • The tennis star, 27, shared an Instagram Stories post of a cluster of open blisters on her knuckles on Thursday, May 29.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Her skort was made of houndstooth and included front welt pockets.
    Mikelle Street, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
  • The two most common types are hives—raised welts that are itchy, red, and uncomfortable—and eczema, which is characterized by dry, itchy, and inflamed skin.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 2 May 2025
Noun
  • Bites from these ants leave a painful sting that produces a red pustule that itches and burns, according to Texas Parks and Wildlife.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
  • Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • City of Richmond map showing which neighborhoods are affected by the boil water advisory.
    Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
  • But simmering domestic tensions are set to a rolling boil by Fehmi’s increasing fascination with the troubled teenager next door.
    Lorraine Berry, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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  • To keep your skin healthy and clear, avoid squeezing pimples, use sunscreen and unscented moisturizers, don't smoke, clean makeup brushes, and wash your face with mild soap and warm water.
    Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
  • Sales are now divided almost equally between feminine care and skincare, with the best-selling products being their organic cotton pads and pimple patches.
    Angela Chan-Danisi, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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  • In individuals with a lighter skin tone, papules can appear red, but those with a darker skin tone may exhibit them in shades of brown, purple, or gray.5 Your healthcare provider may recommend a similar treatment, such as a topical steroid cream, for papules.6 3.
    Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 9 May 2025
  • May Be Useful in Acne Treatment People with acne often have lowered serum zinc levels, and both oral and topical zinc have been found to reduce the prevalence of inflammatory papules, both when used as monotherapy and as a supplemental therapy.5 4.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Facing a nearly $1-billion shortfall, the City Council passed a budget that rejected the funding bump asked for by department leaders.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
  • But some bumps in the road are to be expected, and Friday was one of those days for Rea, who turned in a subpar performance in a 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds before 36,019 at Wrigley Field.
    Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025

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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.

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