blood

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as in soul
the seat of one's deepest thoughts and emotions in your blood you know this business deal just isn't right

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Recent Examples of blood Without the context of the novel, the mysterious red weed and industrial harvesting of human blood make little sense, aside from highlighting the invaders' cruel disdain for humanity. Richard Edwards, Space.com, 29 June 2025 This means that now there is blood in Gi-hun’s hands. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 28 June 2025 At least 90ml of urine is required in the company of a chaperone for the most common analysis, but blood samples can also be taken. Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 20 June 2025 But blood samples on record were subsequently tested and found to have antibodies against the parasite, suggesting an infection. ArsTechnica, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for blood
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blood
Noun
  • Her name was not released pending notification of her family.
    Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2025
  • The Goncalves family blasted the plea deal Monday evening on social media.
    David Matthews, New York Daily News, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The results give key findings from over 265 health tests, identify over 365 dog breeds, and provide insights into genetics and ancestry.
    Molly Higgins, Wired News, 8 July 2025
  • In 2017, social media users dragged Blake Lively for claiming to have indigenous ancestry in a L'Oreal Paris makeup commercial.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • But all films included in the competitions, especially the Crystal Globe [main] competition, have this soul or core, which is very strong and through which the filmmaker tries to communicate something important.
    Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
  • The series, currently filming in Singapore and Bangkok, follows two women who mysteriously swap souls after a car accident.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office homicide detectives, who took over the case from Florida City police, booked Fisher into Metro West Detention Center on a second-degree murder charge.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
  • Francisco Javier Sanchez-Juarez, 28, and Jeffrey Josue Diaz, 24, are charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit first-degree murder in connection to the incident.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The research center — which will take the lead in directing the moa efforts — was established in 2011 to support the Ngāi Tahu, the principal iwi (Māori tribe) of the southern region of New Zealand.
    Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
  • Now, the Ngai Tahu Research Centre at the South Island’s University of Canterbury will lead research to de-extinct the giant moa on behalf of the South Island Maori iwi (tribe) of the same name, working with technologies and support from Colossal, in which Jackson is an investor.
    David Bloom, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Edward Monreal, who was partially raised by his aunt Doll, shared stories of his lineage, but never spoke of the fire that claimed his own family.
    William Lee, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • Bill Thomas, the inheritor of a lineage that began in 1911, is retiring.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • Brands should take the importance of sustainability measures to heart and weave their commitment to the environment into their messaging—but with care.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Nicola shared additional photos on her Instagram Stories, including one of her and someone who appeared to be Brooklyn making a heart with their hands as the sun hit above them.
    Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • Anyone with information can contact state police’s homicide unit at 443-233-0989.
    Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2025
  • After news of the homicides spread nationally, Johnson and Alandt left town to ensure their own safety.
    Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2025

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“Blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blood. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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