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Recent Examples of bruise
Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
According to the affidavit, Luna slapped him in the face, leaving a bruise between his eyebrows.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Images of Al-Mousawi’s body covered in bruises and lesions on his face, feet and torso filled social media feeds.
—Jane Lytvynenko, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026
According to the affidavit, Luna slapped him in the face, leaving a bruise between his eyebrows.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
Suggs had missed the past eight games because of a right knee MCL bruise.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
Noun
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Be sure to only use cleaning formulas designed for auto glass and microfiber cloths to prevent damage and scratches.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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Propagation and growing seeds from scratch requires space.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Using a rubber spatula, scrape cottage cheese mixture into bowl with reserved onion mixture.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
21 Apr. 2026
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Spain and Deering’s plan would require the state to forgo $250 million out of transit funding, which is getting a boost due to a sales tax increase and an interest scrape from the road fund.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The victims ranged in age from 1 to about 12 years old and one of the adults wounded was the mother of the suspect’s children, said Shreveport Police Department spokesperson Chris Bordelon.—
Gerald Herbert,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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During Thursday's attacks, the Conservatory's student accommodation was hit by a Russian drone, wounding five, officials said.—
Flora Bigham,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Right-hander Alek Manoah, who has a finger contusion has been facing hitters in Arizona.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Her injuries included possible lower and upper extremity fractures, along with abrasions and contusions to the head, squad officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Her injuries included possible lower and upper extremity fractures, along with abrasions and contusions to the head, squad officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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The report goes on to say Joncky grabbed the back of the girl's head and slammed it into the floor, causing a large abrasion to her forehead.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The front lid appears to be barely hanging on by a thread, with cuts and gashes throughout.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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Both exploited weaknesses in the Rams defense, with Saquon Barkley gashing it in 2024 and Sam Darnold attacking its outside cornerbacks last season.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hawley estimates that adopting sustainability practices incentivized by the uplift may cost productions one to three percent more, though it’ll be offset by the five percent bump to the base credit.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Mast says the third bump, happening now, is indicative of a new economic reality driven, in part, by new technology.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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