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Recent Examples of pock
Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.
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Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Unlicensed cannabis stores that a year ago pock-marked the urban landscape have been shuttered on block after block (though plenty remain).
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November.
—The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Unlicensed cannabis stores that a year ago pock-marked the urban landscape have been shuttered on block after block (though plenty remain).
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 1 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
Noun
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Ohtani dealing with blister Ohtani has been dealing with a small blister on the middle finger of his right hand for his last couple starts, Roberts said.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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This brand is also a podiatrist-favorite for its blister-preventing heel pad and supportive insoles.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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When midges bite, a small welt can emerge that can be itchy and irritating.—
Alexiah Syrai Olsen,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2026
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As a result, many brogue styles today still retain features like water-resistant storm welts, calling back to the style’s role as a foul-weather shoe in a time before rubber.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
4 May 2026
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Rust: Easily identified by orange pustules on the undersides of leaves, often accompanied by faint yellow or orange spots on the upper surfaces.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Seigner does not rule out working again with her husband, who turns 93 in August, but her response implies nothing is on the boil.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Follow the recipe as written, but do not bring the brine back to a boil after adding the squash in step 2; instead, promptly remove the pot from the heat and proceed to step 3.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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After debuting at Coachella as an off-grounds festival experience and content playground replete with a claw machine, balloon darts, mini burgers and colorful popsicles in promotion of the brand’s Spotwear pimple patches, Rhode World will travel throughout North America and Europe this summer.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
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Thabi Hlela of African Alabaster Botanical Skincare uses marula and shea butter in formulations that have cleared pimples and reversed early aging signs in customers who had tried pharmaceutical alternatives.—
Lisa Curtis,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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More papules emerge as blisters burst, prolonging the torment.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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No one expects anyone to come out here and not have bumps and bruises or injuries or all these things.—
Brian Mahoney,
Twin Cities,
10 June 2026
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In one example of work that earned the compensation bump for Q1, the finance team automated a major part of invoice processing, surpassing the original goal to automate 36% of the process and ultimately reached up to 85% automation.—
Sage Lazzaro,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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“Pock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pock. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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