How to Use blister in a Sentence

blister

1 of 2 noun
  • She developed a blister on her heel where her shoe rubbed against it.
  • Her scalp is bald and pocked with blisters.
    — Erin Entrada Kelly, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • Do not break any blisters that form.
    — Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 2025
  • Do not break any blisters that form.
    — Brandi D. Addison, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
  • Do not rub the area; use dry heat or pop blisters.
    — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 26 Jan. 2026
  • But after a month, those blisters were gone.
    — Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Four miles later, painful blisters formed on his feet.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Tick bites also may cause a blister, rash or small bruise.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
  • By the end of each night my feet were a little sore, but no blisters.
    — Annie O'Sullivan, goodhousekeeping.com, 10 June 2023
  • An eleven-year-old girl comes home with her hands covered in blisters.
    — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • At first, the rash looks like small, red spots that turn into blisters.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the signature tab on the back will keep blisters at bay.
    — Emily Shiffer, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
  • On the hot sands, their feet were masses of blisters after a few days.
    — Robert D. McFadden, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Side effects are rare but might include blisters and cracks in your skin.
    — Amanda MacMillan, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
  • Plus, the lack of bulky seams lowers the risk of getting blisters.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Your footwear should fit snug but not over-tight, with no movement at the heel to avoid blisters.
    — Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023
  • The tortilla softens and blisters over the flames of white oak logs.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
  • My calves screamed, a blister on my right heel burned with every other step.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
  • Fire Ants Fire ant stings cause painful blisters that can last for days.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
  • Who wants to drink something old pitchers used to heal blisters?
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Contact with the sap found on wild parsnip can cause the skin to blister painfully.
    — Emily Deletter, The Enquirer, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Wearing shoes that are too big or too small can increase your risk of blisters.
    — Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
  • The rash starts off by looking like pimples or blisters and may be itchy and painful.
    — Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 May 2023
  • The Rangers gave him a week off from throwing to heal the blister last time around.
    — Dallas News, 19 Aug. 2022
  • And don't pop any blisters that appear, as that could damage their skin and leave scars.
    — Parents Editors, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The first blister had been joined by another.
    — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • She was covered with blisters and insect bites.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
  • My nurse mom refuses to let blisters ruin a good trip.
    — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Ohtani has been pitching through a blister on the middle finger of his right hand.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
  • The result is painful, severe blisters on the surface of the skin.
    — Steve Bender, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

blister

2 of 2 verb
  • The paint around the door was blistered, and the mat was charred black.
    — Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The skin on nearly half her body blistered and seeped.
    — Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Your blistered, achy feet are begging you to take this quiz.
    — Lex Goldstein, SELF, 11 Aug. 2025
  • And so is her blistering serve.
    — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • Utah came out of the gates blistering hot on offense.
    — Oc Register, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The rash may be scaly, bumpy, or blistered, and can occur anywhere on the body.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • For starters shingles isn’t just a painful, blistering rash.
    — Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
  • Energy flowed out of my body like sweat on a blistering hot day.
    — Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 27 June 2026
  • Even after sitting in the deli case for a bit, the dough was chewy and the crust firm and blistered.
    — Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Stir and cook for a few more minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered all over.
    — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Most of her hair was burned to the scalp, and the majority of her face was blistered.
    — Sophie Carson, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2020
  • Micron shares are up a blistering 30% over the past month.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Women gasp for air when the laces are pulled taught; others blister around the edges of the garment.
    — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Dec. 2020
  • His blistering fractions tell that tale.
    — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • Roast them in the oven for about 20 minutes or until they’re blistered and juicy.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Roast them in the oven for about 20 minutes or until they’re blistered and juicy.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The band is back with a blistering attack on its first album in seven years.
    — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 5 May 2023
  • Alvarez isn't making too much of his blistering start.
    — ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • And with wide, smooth straps, there's no worrying about blistering.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2023
  • Not exactly blistering starts for one of the best golfers on the planet.
    — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
  • Greene is blistering the ball and has already made a huge impression.
    — Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press, 25 Feb. 2020
  • Sunday brings a blistering 41 miles per hour.
    — Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Romero, meanwhile, is off to a blistering start at the plate for the Blackhawks.
    — Paul Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Some developed a blistering rash that looked like a bad sunburn.
    — Erika Edwards, NBC news, 31 May 2026
  • Both victims were both thrown from their mopeds by the blistering impact.
    — Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
  • This was clearly some kind of blistering disease, the doctor said.
    — Lisa Sanders, M.d., New York Times, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Broil close to heat until blackened and blistered, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
    — Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
  • Manley’s blistering fundraising pace cooled over the course of the year, the reports show.
    — Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Rylin Hedgecock blistered a home run to left field, a two-run shot that drove in Johnson.
    — Ethan Westerman, Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2023
  • The bite can swell and may cause itchiness, blistering, or bruising.
    — Andi Breitowich, Women's Health, 8 Sep. 2023

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