welts

Example Sentences

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Ghost had an allergic reaction to the cold water, known as cold urticaria, breaking out in red welts and shaking uncontrollably, the court heard last week.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Mild to moderate signs of food allergy include a swollen face, lips or eyes; hives or welts on your skin; or vomiting.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2025

Males don’t bite, so the releases won’t lead to more inflamed welts.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2024

He lasted two entire days before contracting a new virus, this one accompanied by the sudden appearance of hideous red welts all over his body, which sent him to urgent care just before midnight.

From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2022

Angry red welts are rising on Henry’s arms and neck, on Abram and the others, too.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone