blister

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Recent Examples of blister The blisters, on the other hand, aren’t so easy to shrug off. Teaghan Skulszki, Outside Online, 24 June 2025 By the end of the night, the whole team was dripping in sweat and covered in blisters, their pantyhose ripped from their high kicks. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 June 2025 Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2025 Sister Lisa had to tend to this blood blister twice during Round 1 of the KPMG. Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for blister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blister
Noun
  • The medications may bring previously unseen pimples to the surface of your skin.
    Laura Schober, Health, 9 June 2025
  • The star ingredient, lady’s mantle, is packed with antioxidants to help calm inflammation (a major plus for breakouts and pimples), while ceramides work to repair the skin barrier and lock in moisture.
    Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • Folliculitis refers to the bacterial or fungal infection of the hair follicle that can lead to redness or pustules centered around the hair follicle.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 1 July 2025
  • Later in the growing season, rust pustules on the underside of the leaf can be orange and black.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Gradually stir in milk or cream until simmering mixture boils and thickens.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2025
  • People arrived in droves to purchase Woodruff’s seafood boil trays.
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.
    Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
  • Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November.
    The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Treatment for blackheads usually consists of a mix of using a retinoid and extractions, adds de Moll.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 June 2025
  • This CeraVe acne cleanser is best for acne-prone skin—a major concern for teens—and helps clear away pimples and blackheads.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • Unlike regular acne, the bumps from rosacea don’t typically have blackheads or whiteheads and are often accompanied by flushing, visible blood vessels and sensitivity.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 12 June 2025
  • Dermatologists offer a few options to treat whiteheads.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • So many zits that not even 19 packets of Starface patches will help.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 18 June 2025
  • Find something packed with salicylic acid to reduce zits.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 June 2025

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“Blister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blister. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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