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
  • Some key features include: high arches, supportive heel cups for improved balance, gel insoles that contour to each unique foot shape, and cushiony posts that don’t create blisters between the toes.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
  • Julianne Finch, a Bakersfield financial advisor, bandaged blisters on her feet.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The jeans are finished with front welt pockets and back patch pockets.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 27 June 2025
  • Practical welt pockets, button closures, and adjustable cuffs maintain functionality, while thoughtful tonal stitching keeps the aesthetic sophisticated.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes.com, 11 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
  • 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
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  • 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
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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
  • These bumps in the road will give breakaway hopefuls a chance to snag the first polka dot jersey, but the real action is likely to come in the final kilometers, where the sprinters' teams will be working overtime to reel everyone back in.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 July 2025
  • Though this offers some cushion against bumps in the road, having some front wheel suspension would be desirable for a future enhancement.
    Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025

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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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