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Recent Examples of bruise
Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
During an Instagram Live on Labor Day (Sept. 1), the actor and singer admitted his feelings were bruised after the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul passed on two of his songs.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Well accustomed to the bumps and bruises that come with playing defense at a high level, Thomas can look back with some humor at one of the ankle injuries, which was due to a clumsy play.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Despite bruising losses in 2024, Democrats are better positioned to take back one or both chambers of Congress in 2026 because of Trump's low-approval ratings.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
During an Instagram Live on Labor Day (Sept. 1), the actor and singer admitted his feelings were bruised after the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul passed on two of his songs.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
The bandages and bruises only underline the physicality of Hawke’s performance.
—Judy Berman, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Well accustomed to the bumps and bruises that come with playing defense at a high level, Thomas can look back with some humor at one of the ankle injuries, which was due to a clumsy play.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
Noun
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For lifelong film fans or cinema newbies alike this scratch-off poster makes a great gift.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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The scratches and scuffs will be gone in no time, Crandall and Rosser promise.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite sustaining some minor injuries — Ethan sustained several cuts, scrapes and bruises while Brandon sustained a small burn on his forehead and scarring on his hands — the pair escaped relatively unscathed, physically.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Hunger Games alum, however, was recovering from a few scrapes at the time.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of the eight people who were wounded and survived the mass shooting and fire Sunday at a Grand Blanc Township church, the first to get treatment at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital was a 6-year-old boy, said the doctor who cared for him.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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More than 200 people were wounded.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wideout Sean Brown suffered a contusion during his catch and run in Saturday night’s loss and is expected to be OK, but didn’t practice on Tuesday, according to Albin.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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First baseman Nolan Schanuel (wrist contusion) said hitting flips went well, so he’s now scheduled to head to Arizona for the weekend to ramp up his activity.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Microfleece lining on the interior creates a light but appreciably warm layer, while rugged cotton canvas on the exterior cuts the wind chill, protects from abrasions, and looks stylish to boot.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Sep. 2025
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Top distressed straight-leg jeans These jeans feature a light wash with several abrasions and holes.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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They’ve gotten gashed in every game this season and especially in their two road games in Detroit and Vegas.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Baez gashed the Eagles’ defense for 139 yards on 16 carries in the first half alone.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the 2023-24 crop year, China imported a decade-long high of 15 million bales, causing scarcity and creating a pricing bump.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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Employees who keep the county’s bus fleet moving received notable pay bumps last year.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Someone slit Skull's throat and bashed him over the head.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 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, court records said.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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