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Recent Examples of bruising
Jess Bravin, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2018
Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
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Adjective
Adding to the challenges for Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court’s latest term, which ended in June, was particularly bruising and divisive.
—Jess Bravin, WSJ, 7 Oct. 2018
Marcus ends her book by wondering whether the neutral ideal of the court can survive the bruising battle of Kavanaugh’s confirmation process.
—John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The new normal Friday marked an end to what has already been a bruising earnings season for the world’s largest oil companies.
—Katherine Dunn, Fortune, 1 May 2020
That did not stop them from using their second pick in the draft on the bruising and proficient A.J. Dillon, who ran for 4,382 yards and 38 touchdowns at Boston College.
—Bill Pennington, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruising
Adjective
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The triangle was turned right-side-up to show that gay people were standing up to oppressive forces.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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My parents came here from Syria, carrying their stories of the oppressive regime there that made life unlivable.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The greatest risk for severe storms will be along and east/northeast of Kansas City.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2025
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 4 out of 5 risk of severe weather for both Friday and Saturday, an uncommon designation that signals widespread severe storms are likely.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
24 Dec. 2024
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For both types of validators, slashing costs will drop majorly.—
Amor Sexton,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Although generally painted as having underperformed in Ukraine, Russia's air force would still be formidable.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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The biggest, most formidable shark to have ever roamed the ocean may have been even larger than previously thought, according to a new study.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All of these were more common in people with depression, as were sleeplessness, chronic pain, obesity, smoking, loneliness, and stressful life events.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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Sorry to state the obvious, but parenting is stressful.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Namely, the Kings are shooting more 3s, running with more purpose and hacking away to force more turnovers.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
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Mandating compliance could push users toward centralized custodians, exposing them to risks such as hacking, data breaches, and authoritarian surveillance.—
Susie Violet Ward,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Those packages are numerous and onerous for customs officials to scan for tariffs.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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This Anglo-French mission has at times appeared onerous.—
Rebecca Shabad,
NBC News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Equip yourself with these guidelines from the NWS to navigate wet roads and avoid hazards: Beware of rapid water flow: During heavy rain, avoid playing near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The report urges automakers and mobility stakeholders to go beyond regulations to address the threats causing serious implications for safety, operational availability and data privacy.—
Ed Garsten,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Bruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruising. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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