zits

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
  • Adult acne is characterized by red, angry pimples that typically occur along the lower third of the face around the jawline.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2025
  • As for this new creation, human clinical trials confirmed the pimples completely disappeared after seven days of treatment, according to the team.
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 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
  • Baker inquires about the design of the hunchback and hovers his hand above her bulbous boils.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Those include fish boils, something usually associated with Wisconsin’s Door County.
    Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Possible bumps in the road Defense will top the agenda.
    Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Las Vegas was expected to have some bumps early in the season with a new coaching staff and new quarterback Geno Smith working together.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025

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“Zits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zits. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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