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Recent Examples of bruising
John Fabian Witt, The New Republic, 7 Apr. 2020
The University of Maryland, College Park has been at the center of most of the bruising scandals, most notably the death of a 19-year-old football player Jordan McNair and ensuing reports of a troubled culture within the athletic department.
—Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, 9 Nov. 2019
Even Mr Macron’s domestic standing has started to recover, having taken a bruising soon after coming into office.
—The Economist, 7 Nov. 2019
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
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Adjective
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 University of Maryland, College Park has been at the center of most of the bruising scandals, most notably the death of a 19-year-old football player Jordan McNair and ensuing reports of a troubled culture within the athletic department.
—Talia Richman, baltimoresun.com, 9 Nov. 2019
Even Mr Macron’s domestic standing has started to recover, having taken a bruising soon after coming into office.
—The Economist, 7 Nov. 2019
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruising
Adjective
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After the Boston Tea Party, the British government cracked down on the colonies with a series of oppressive laws known as the Intolerable Acts.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Outside the stadium, protesters clashed over Iran’s oppressive regime and its place in the tournament as players vowed to rise above politics and unite Iranians through soccer.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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That biography took the form of a dark romance between the self-lacerating Louis and his fiercely loving but brutal maker, Lestat, filtered through the former’s brooding subjectivity.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
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The industry’s issues have come up in debates and on the campaign trail, certainly, but perhaps not so much as challenger (and ex-reality TV villain) Spencer Pratt’s lacerating AI videos about Bass’ role in last year’s devastating Pacific Palisades fires.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Relaxed scientific protocols and standards within the Department of Health and Human Services have led to an increase in clinics offering experimental stem cell treatments to parents of children with severe autism.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
18 June 2026
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The war, following years of sanctions, has led to a severe cost of living crisis in Iran.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Top brands are slashing prices on laptops and tablets, with discounts on favorites like Apple AirTags.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
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While the marketplace’s official sale starts on June 23, some brands are already slashing prices, including Avidlove.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Days began with morning yoga and consisted of one-on-one therapy sessions, emotionally exhausting group exercises, and experiential lessons like art therapy and roleplaying.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Most of it is the quiet, exhausting work that never makes the greeting card.—
Robert J. Szczerba,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Verb
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That’s not going to be the case when both sides start haggling over the details of a potential nuclear agreement.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
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There was no price range used to gauge demand and no haggling with prospective shareholders.—
Jordan Novet,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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More than 30 years ago, Anna and her manager and trusted companion, Betsy Samson (a formidable Denise Burse), fled to Europe on the heels of a highbrow scandal.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Sure, Carpenter’s cut-the-ruggers are pizzazzing with their flips and cartwheels, but the Grande gang make formidable dance foes in the Sharks and Jets sense of the word.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Meanwhile, separate election security advocates have raised concerns about the technology's vulnerability to potential hacking attempts and transparency issues surrounding QR code tabulation.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Yeezy works into the evening, hacking at jagged spurs of plastic and tapping away with a special brass gunsmith’s hammer.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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“Bruising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruising. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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