slang
as in blister
a small, inflamed swelling of the skin "Look at all these zits—I'm hideous!" wailed the high schooler

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Recent Examples of zit You might be tempted to whip out your strongest acne-fighting products to destroy your stubborn zit. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024 Thanks to this combo, the S.O.S Sulphur Paste can take down active zits and prevent new ones from popping up. Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024 It's formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024 Customer reviews are mixed; some say the Hydro-Stars help remove the gunk and excess oil from a zit, while others say the patches work better as a fashion accessory. Morgan Smith,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for zit
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Noun
  • The major symptom is a painful rash that commonly appears as a band of blisters localized to one area on the body .
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
  • Treatment includes caring for blisters and preventing new ones from forming.
    Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Additionally, these strips can also act as a pimple patch for your nose, treating whiteheads and blackheads simultaneously.
    Daley Quinn, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Zap Zits with Spot Treatments From pimple patches to high-tech LED gadgets, there are plenty of innovative spot treatments on the market designed to speed up the healing of persistent breakouts.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Its venomous sting causes pustules and allergic reactions and is capable of killing a human.
    Jack Guy, CNN, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Victims develop high fevers, deep rashes and oozing pustules.
    William J. Broad, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Stir in sugar and evaporated milk; bring to a boil.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Add the reserved pasta cooking water, increase the heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat so the sauce is gently simmering.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Some research shows that people with acne generally have lower levels of zinc in their blood and that taking supplemental zinc may reduce inflammatory papules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
  • These often red, inflamed bumps are also called papules.
    Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024

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“Zit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zit. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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