Thesaurus results for ZITS

zits

noun

plural of zit, slang

as in blisters

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 zits Property without zits or opinions. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026 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 It’s formulated with benzoyl peroxide and boasts antimicrobial properties that clear zits and prevent future breakouts. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025 And don’t let zits bum you out. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025

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Noun

Picking may be directed at healthy skin, hair, scalp, pimples, or moles.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026
The biggest overnight mistakes include sleeping in makeup, skipping moisturizer, over-exfoliating, using SPF as a night cream and picking at pimples in bed.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pimples

Noun

The infected children reported a range of skin and soft tissue symptoms, including spots, pustules, blisters, and abscesses.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
This causes small but often painful red pustules that cluster at the places where the hairstyle is pulling the tightest.

— Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of pustules

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There are also casual cafes to grab a bite to eat or a drink, serving everything from beignets and Italian specialties to seafood boils and espresso drinks.

— Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026
At sufficiently low pressure, warm seawater boils at a temperature far below the usual 100 °C (212 °F).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of boils

Noun

But there were more bumps in the road for Detroit, which by November was still a dismal 3-6.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
With consistent use, our top picks also helped improve the appearance of discoloration, bumps, and uneven tone, while offering a pleasant scent and comfortable wear.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

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