blister

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Recent Examples of blister Clarke, while not among Boston’s top 10 prospects, looked promising as a product of Boston’s pitching development system, despite dealing with a recurring blister that skewed his numbers. Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 26 Nov. 2025 Most patients have mild symptoms for seven to 10 days, which can include fever, sore throat, painful mouth sores that blister and a rash on the hands and feet, the CDC said. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025 Cook, undisturbed, until the tomatoes start to blister on the bottom. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025 All rights reserved Max Fried glanced at his hand on July 12 and a frustrating start against the Cubs ended early with a blister. Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blister
Noun
  • Bioré is putting pimples in the penalty box this basketball season.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
  • My features were regular, barely changed from childhood except for a pimple above my lip.
    Nell Freudenberger, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Spoiler alert: The monster is definitely real, a lion-bear hybrid covered in disgusting bloody pustules.
    Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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, 6 Jan. 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • The break comes just days after a boil order was lifted due to a separate water main break in the village earlier this week.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Stir in the stock and tomato paste, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
    Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Unlike the traditional hardbat, the sponge rubber silenced the pock of the ball hitting the racket.
    Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.
    Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
Noun
  • Its ultra-lightweight texture sinks in quickly with no stickiness, and just a couple of drops patted into the skin is enough to target blemishes, blackheads, and congestion across all skin types.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • These clear hydrocolloid stickers draw out whitehead gunk and protect skin for faster healing—all while staying virtually invisible on your skin.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 2 Dec. 2025
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Salicylic acid, a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) lauded for its exfoliating and anti-inflammatory properties, has long been the MVP of breakout control, but today’s best salicylic acid serums go well beyond zapping zits.
    Sarah Han, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
  • There used to be a time when zits meant pore-clogging makeup.
    Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 1 Dec. 2025

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“Blister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blister. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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