contuse

verb

Definition of contusenext
as in to blow out

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  1. blow out
  2. bloody
  3. scar
  4. bruise
Verb
  • The weather should be good for tonight with the wind slightly blowing out to right field.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
  • While Boeing wants to build and deliver more 737 Max planes, its production is capped by the Federal Aviation Administration, which put limits on its manufacturing after a door plug blew out on an Alaska Airlines plane in January 2024.
    — Phil LeBeau,Meghan Reeder, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Definition of blow out
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  • Someone once found a broken chain on the road, good for absolutely nothing, but Rian bloodied another boy’s nose to have it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • And then he’s almost immediately captured by Grant men who return him beaten and bloodied to Arch Bug.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bloody
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  • Based on the John Cheever novel, The Witches of Eastwick is a horror-comedy light on the horror — though some real gross-out moments could scar you (or put you off fresh cherries) for life.
    — Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Over time, skin in areas affected by HS can scar and thicken.
    — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of scar
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  • Delicate produce like raspberries, blueberries, herbs and soft tomatoes can bruise under aggressive scrubbing, so University of Minnesota Extension suggests turning them gently in a colander while spraying them with cool water.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • While these tracks are endearing enough, Way Dynamic’s real magic sits at the juncture of folk and forlornness, when Young’s guitar is allowed to ramble and his regrets are sharp enough to bruise.
    — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of bruise
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“Contuse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contuse. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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