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Recent Examples of bruise
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
A lot of them have sore necks and some bruises and bumps and cuts.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
Local fire chief Dave Montoya pulled him out and noted a prominent bruise on his face.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Pacific Classic had lost some of its fizz when original morning-line favorite Nysos was scratched because of a hoof bruise, but turned out to be a memorable edition of Del Mar’s marquee race.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Giuliani, 81, was hospitalized with a fractured vertebrae and multiple cuts and bruises, including injuries specifically to his left arm and lower leg, after his rent-a-car was hit from behind, spokesman Michael Ragusa said Sunday.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
A lot of them have sore necks and some bruises and bumps and cuts.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2025
Local fire chief Dave Montoya pulled him out and noted a prominent bruise on his face.
—Christina Coulter, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Pacific Classic had lost some of its fizz when original morning-line favorite Nysos was scratched because of a hoof bruise, but turned out to be a memorable edition of Del Mar’s marquee race.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
Noun
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The porcelain is scratch-resistant and is safe to pop into the microwave, oven, and dishwasher.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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The simulations showed the effect of tiny scratches in the metal – details that don’t easily appear on other computer models.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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Health and sleep insights feel genuinely useful when planning recovery, and the titanium build shrugs off scrapes.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Justice Department in its June 2024 report on problems with policing in Phoenix found that police delayed medical assistance to people who appeared to be incapacitated as a result of the use of force by officers and used unreasonable force on people who had already been wounded by officers.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Two Chicagoans were fatally wounded in separate shootings Sunday evening, according to police.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Roberts said the swelling in Ohtani’s thigh contusion had gone down (after being hit by a line drive while on the mound Wednesday night in Colorado) and the injury is not expected to impact his next pitching start.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
23 Aug. 2025
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As a result of the attack, the lawsuit stated, Buck lost sleep, suffered multiple contusions and experienced a significant amount of pain, anxiety and emotional distress, and avoided downtown Nashville for several months out of fear.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 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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Coconut oil may help address common skin issues like dry skin, eczema, and minor cuts and abrasions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Senior running back Mo Thenell gashed Severance for multiple big plays, including a 91-yard screen pass from Jamison Seese and a 49-yard scoring run, as the Eagles offensive machine rolled to a decisive season-opening win.—
Matt Schubert,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
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The pictures show scars and gashes around the dog's snout.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The injuries range from bumps and bruises to broken bones.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
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In Sacramento, drivers who park within 25 feet of a crosswalk — or 15 feet if the curb has a pedestrian extension or bump-out — could be fined $25, regardless of whether there is a sign or other indication that prohibits parking.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That's when the state is planning to put Ralph Menzies to death for the murder of 25-year-old Maurine Hunsaker, a married mother of three who was found tied to a tree with her throat slit nearly 40 years ago.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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When Rochelle Luna, 18, arrived at the house hours later, Djerf bound, gagged and raped her before stabbing her and slitting her throat, the brief said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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