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Recent Examples of pimples
The Mighty Patch works to absorb the gunk from pimples and help speed up the healing process.
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Daley Quinn, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
There are also scarring alopecias, says Goh, which also cause bald spots, often with itching, tenderness and redness, and sometimes pimples on the scalp.
—Sydney Lupkin, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
Like all pimples, blackheads occur when a mixture of dead skin cells and excess skin oils block the exit of a pore.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Skin discoloration happens to the best of us, even those who religiously apply and reapply sunscreen every day or refuse to pick at pimples for fear of scarring.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 29 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
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, 29 Aug. 2025
Castilla recommends benzoyl peroxide for pimples that appear red and inflamed.
—Khanh T.l. Tran, USA Today, 29 Aug. 2025
Resist the urge to pick at bacne breakouts, as popping pimples worsens acne.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pimples
Noun
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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.—
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Noun
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It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts.—
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Property without zits or opinions.—
Noun
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Dining at the luxury resort includes 10 on-site options ranging from COAST’s fine dining to lobster boils, casual beach fare and champagne bars.—
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Baker inquires about the design of the hunchback and hovers his hand above her bulbous boils.—
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Their relationship hasn't been without bumps — the pair briefly split in 2015 — but the couple has managed to weather the ups and downs.—
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These durable, waterproof luggage sleeves fit squarely over your suitcase in order to protect its shell from scuffs, bumps, and scrapes, all while allowing the color of your luggage to show through.—
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“Pimples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pimples. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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