pock

Definition of pocknext
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin noticed strange pocks on his torso

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Recent Examples of pock 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 Inoculation involved taking pus from a pock of someone with a not-very-severe case of smallpox, making a cut in the arm of the person to be inoculated, and rubbing the pus into the cut. Diana Gitig, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2026 The satisfying pock of paddle on ball, battling through long rallies, and breaking into dance moves with Chrissy after a perfect slam. Gali Kronenberg, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Unlike the traditional hardbat, the sponge rubber silenced the pock of the ball hitting the racket. Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pock
Noun
  • The blister-proof ballet flats feature supple leather uppers, Ortholite insoles, and an especially versatile design that rivals pairs that cost over double the price.
    Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 30 June 2026
  • The skin may blister and the eyes inflame, the stomach knot up and the bowels loosen.
    Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • That data informed every dimension of the IronFlex, from the roomier forefoot and toe box to the torsional heel stability built in through Red Wing’s FlexForce cement-to-welt construction, the company said.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • For the avid gardener in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC, stepping out the front door in the summer meant being assaulted by hordes of those flying hypodermic needles, ready to bore into her skin and leave itchy welts – and sometimes serious infections like malaria or Zika – behind.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 19 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Fox Sports’ record-breaking soccer audiences are not a one-off World Cup bump, but the return on a long production build.
    Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • There were 65 citations, a substantial bump from only 24 the year before.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026

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

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