blister

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Recent Examples of blister Ohtani has been pitching through a blister on the middle finger of his right hand. Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026 That happens, but the proposal on the ballot is like amputating one’s foot to heal a blister. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 June 2026 The soft heel is particularly noteworthy, especially for anyone prone to blisters, while the lightweight construction takes up very little room in my suitcase. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Shop styles with standout features like arch support and blister-free straps starting at just $14. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blister
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blister
Noun
  • In addition to being predominantly white, shoes with pimples around the outside of the toes are not permitted.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • Some of our favorite Prime Day deals include the viral Laneige lip mask that’s currently at its lowest price ever, collagen sheet masks that are a travel essential, pimple patches, and under-eye treatments that refresh your routine without a trip to the spa.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.
    Helen Branswell, STAT, 11 May 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
  • More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 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 boil-water notice was issued out an abundance of caution, the LADWP said, as additional testing is being done and samples collected.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Two negative tests, 24 hours apart, are needed to lift the boil water notice.
    Julie Sharp, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
    Adam Lark, Scientific American, 28 June 2026
  • Many have irregular or pock-marked shapes, while others have a smooth crust from their time burning up in our atmosphere.
    Adam Lark, The Conversation, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • This year, Select editors got ahead of any surprise pimples by investigating the difference between skin purging and breakouts, researching the best over-the-counter topicals for teen acne, and asking dermatologists the best blackhead treatments for acne-prone skin.
    David Hickey, NBC news, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The most effective blackhead removers are a combination of active ingredients and skin-care techniques.
    Emily Orofino, Vogue, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Some medications that affect hormone levels can cause true acne (with blackheads or whiteheads) and may require slightly different treatments to resolve.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 May 2026
  • Almost never involves blackheads or whiteheads like bacterial acne.
    Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Property without zits or opinions.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Hill wondered what happens if there's a zit present.
    Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026

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“Blister.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blister. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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