black eyes

Definition of black eyesnext
plural of black eye
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Noun
  • Scientists say that scratches found on a 59,000-year-old tooth may be the earliest signs of a cavity filling in human history.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
  • Around the edges of the hole, Zubova and her colleagues noticed scratches, which, in addition to the hole’s unusual size and shape, made the archaeologists wonder if it had been drilled intentionally to relieve the pain of a tooth infection.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Lee was charged with murder after the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office concluded homicidal violence could not be ruled out in Bravo’s death, with autopsy findings showing multiple abrasions and contusions and MDMA in her system.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026
  • Brown suffered a concussion, abrasions to his forehead, cheeks, upper lip, forearms, abdomen and knees.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Noun
  • Cosmetic damage Dings, scrapes, scratches, and marks are typically not covered by car warranties.
    Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 18 May 2026
  • Due to the incidents, eight people were injured, including bruising, scrapes and a fractured arm, according to the recall notice.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • The trademarking of Trump To their discredit, according to voting records, Senate Democrats Kristen Arrington, Tracie Davis, Barbara Sharief and Shevrin Jones initially voted for the bill in committees.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
  • No discredit to the movie, obviously.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • While Saks Global went into bankruptcy in January with plenty of bumps, the ride is getting smoother.
    Evan Clark, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
  • So, how to address razor bumps in the first place?
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 18 May 2026
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“Black eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eyes. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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