How to Use bunion in a Sentence

bunion

noun
  • What’s the best bunion splint to buy?
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • My feet are wide and there’s a sizable bunion on my right foot.
    — The Cut, 23 Apr. 2018
  • And the rounded, roomy toe box should feel comfy for folks with bunions.
    — Kristin Canning, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
  • The wide two-strap design on this shoe fits well over bunions and allows room for toe stretch.
    — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Shoppers with wide feet and bunions also swear by the design.
    — Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2024
  • Runners with bunions need a shoe with a wide toe box to relieve pressure.
    — Susan Brickell, Health, 15 June 2023
  • Having arch support in your shoes can help reduce bunion pain.
    — Sarah Edlin, Health, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Other kinds of shoes might irritate your bunion as well.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Since bunions don’t go away on their own, these are only stopgap measures.
    — Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Sleeves fit around the big toe with a bang around the center of the foot to hold a cushion over your bunion.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Even then, many severe bunion cases may require surgery.
    — Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
  • The Queen could have surgery to remove bunions, but has been warned against it as the surgery is too painful.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 16 Sep. 2025
  • My right foot—the same one that’s home to a pretty substantial bunion—flicks to the side with each step.
    — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 3 Oct. 2022
  • Like corns and calluses, bunions can be caused by friction and pressure.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Shead's friend baked a cake in the shape of a foot – bunion and all – and presented it to her for slicing.
    — Khloe Quill, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • As the foot widens with age, the tendency for bunions increases.
    — Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The fact that showrunners chose to have a bunion pad on the Queen's toe was everything.
    — Lincee Ray, EW.com, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The adjustable straps make these great for people with bunions, hammertoes, swollen feet, and wide feet.
    — Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2024
  • What to Consider The pointed toe might not suit those with wide feet or bunions.
    — Marissa Miller, Travel + Leisure, 29 June 2023
  • Its toe box is also roomy enough to accommodate fun foot problems, like bunions.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The upper is made from stretchy, breathable mesh and has a wide toe box that folks with bunions can appreciate.
    — Shalwah Evans, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • What's more, the hands-free sneaker has a wide toe box that gives some breathing room for swelling, bunions, or hammertoes.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2024
  • Between blisters, bunions, and aching arches, plenty of pairs look great but fall apart after a few hours.
    — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 May 2026
  • These sneakers also boast a spacious toe box — a plus for those with swollen feet, bunions, and hammertoes.
    — Trina Gray, Peoplemag, 5 Sep. 2024
  • The extra-wide toe box makes these the best bet for women with wider feet or bunions or people who wear special orthotics.
    — Nancy Einhart, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2023
  • The rounded toe silhouette provides more space for your toes, preventing toe and bunion pain.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026
  • And so that's a great place that someone could drop their sleeping bag and their sleeping pad and then keep on hiking to the bunion/bunion view.
    — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2024
  • People with bunions are often enticed by quick-fixes on the internet, like toe slings and bunion splints.
    — Angela Haupt, TIME, 24 Apr. 2024
  • Gel offers a flexible, semisoft surface that can both correct and cushion the bunion.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Then slip on these supportive sneakers that shoppers with wide feet and bunions can comfortably wear all day.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

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