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Recent Examples of black eye
But Rose's body also arrived at a Clarksville funeral home days later with a black eye and wounds on his legs, Gold said.
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Rejection would be a black eye for Newsom, who obviously sees the maneuver as improving his national political standing and probably his chances of becoming the Democratic candidate for president in 2028.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Rebecca, who obtained a black eye, allegedly told police at the time that she was attacked outside a store before her son was allegedly kidnapped.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Jack appeared to have a black eye in two photos taken last year, according to the outlet.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Rejection would be a black eye for Newsom, who obviously sees the maneuver as improving his national political standing and probably his chances of becoming the Democratic candidate for president in 2028.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
Rebecca, who obtained a black eye, allegedly told police at the time that she was attacked outside a store before her son was allegedly kidnapped.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025
Jack appeared to have a black eye in two photos taken last year, according to the outlet.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black eye
Noun
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That feeling of guilt, in other words, can be better described as fear of missing out.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whether tackling working-parent guilt or the challenges of caring for a newborn, some of the most popular video games are telling stories that tap into contemporary anxieties about parenting.—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Note that abrasive brushes or sponges will leave small scratches on the surface, but, unlike with a nonstick pan, the scratches won’t damage the pan’s long-term efficacy.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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This gap between theory and practice often means that business leaders are at a loss for essentials, like how to build a marketing team from scratch, how to connect marketing with sales or how to create a system that delivers consistent results rather than ad-hoc campaigns.—
Christine Pilkington,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Messaging must make distinctions, but also avoid getting lost in parenthetic abstractions or potentially easier-to-discredit targets.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Extreme unfairness erodes trust, discredits markets, and invites rebellion.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Plus, it’s made of an abrasion-resistant blend of recycled nylon and elastane.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tyson, who suffered an arm abrasion in the incident, will be booked once he is released from the hospital, Sanders said.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sometime this week – or next week, at the latest – Riley Greene will end the latest era of ignominy for the Detroit Tigers.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Odenkirk and Zulevic’s take on the history is more of a lighthearted fun teen romp and a showcase of shock jock Steve Dahl on a wild and unexpected summer night, rather than the ignominy that the night would come to represent to some.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Only the iPhone 17 Pro got a price bump of $100.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Access to Even House starts at $180 a month for social membership, bumps to $250 with daily simulator time, and tops out at $450 with lessons, priority booking, and perks like a free drink on each visit.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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That dishonor goes to the City of Flint Municipal Center in Flint, Michigan, according to a poll.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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There will be no disgrace or dishonor if they get rolled by the defending champs in the second round.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The autopsy found small scrapes on Adair’s skin and hemorrhages, or bruises, on his back and shoulders.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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During law enforcement’s struggle with Reid, the FBI agent she was charged with assaulting was left with a scrape on her hand.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Black eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eye. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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