ruddled

Definition of ruddlednext
past tense of ruddle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruddled
Verb
  • This bright, dust-rich, star-forming galaxy was severely reddened.
    Big Think, Big Think, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The manager who is so often the picture of calm had reddened eyes, a hint of melancholy in his voice.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
  • Her cheeks were only lightly blushed, as were her lips.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Red-orange and fierce in color, high and wide in girth, the flames surged forward, consuming every house, school, church, business, vehicle, bush and bicycle in its path, animated by hundred mile an hour winds and dragged by the swirling clouds of smoke that flushed ahead and settled over our home.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
  • He was flushed out of the pocket to the right and impressively found Justin Jefferson, who was running a hitch route.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Ruddled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruddled. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.

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