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as in guilt
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Recent Examples of black eye
Per Billboard, Scott reportedly ruptured Rhodes' eardrum and suffered a black eye.
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Marina Watts, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Prince’s ex-girlfriend said she was strangled during the fight, but had no visible injuries; Prince, who had a black eye, said she was punched in the eye, according to the police report.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
The high school junior suffered a cut to the head, a black eye, and a bruised body.
—Carlos Suarez, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reported that Rhodes suffered a busted eardrum and a black eye during the assault.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Marina Watts, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Prince’s ex-girlfriend said she was strangled during the fight, but had no visible injuries; Prince, who had a black eye, said she was punched in the eye, according to the police report.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
The high school junior suffered a cut to the head, a black eye, and a bruised body.
—Carlos Suarez, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio reported that Rhodes suffered a busted eardrum and a black eye during the assault.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for black eye
Noun
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After all, ditching an $8 bottle midway through feels a lot better than finishing a $60 bottle out of guilt.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
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The woman admitted her actions were fueled in part by guilt for having been duped by the scammer in the first place.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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Founders are already wrestling with self-doubt, market uncertainty, and the immense pressure of building something from scratch.—
David Nour,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Frost was a healthy scratch at times in each of the last two seasons despite being one of the Flyers’ few serviceable centers, while Farabee also was scratched earlier this season as Tortorella attempted to get more out of the former first-round pick.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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One Democrat voted with Republicans, to his discredit: Rep. Jose Alvarez of Kissimmee.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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To the credit of his players and the discredit of his critics, Cronin’s team has responded by turning things around and playing some of the most active and inspired basketball in the country.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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One of the girls felt something slide across her neck, resulting in an abrasion on her neck, Memon told CNN.—
Yash Roy,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Within minutes medics had pronounced the boy dead at the scene and noticed abrasions and darkening on his face.—
Noe Padilla,
USA TODAY,
31 Dec. 2024
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Although Deadpool & Wolverine was a success, the previous MCU movie, The Marvels, suffered the ignominy of being the lowest-grossing picture in the franchise with takings of just $206.1 million.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The 16-66 Raptors of 1997-98 own enough franchise records of ignominy.—
Eric Koreen,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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The righty missed all of last season with an elbow injury, but he's looked dominant since returning to the bump this spring.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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The automaker’s shares have plunged nearly 50% since December, wiping out its post-election Trump bump.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
31 Mar. 2025
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To remove the web page of a Medal of Honor recipient, in this case awarded by President Nixon, dishonors all the military and their families.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Every day brings further dishonor upon the United States.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
3 Mar. 2025
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The beloved product is revered across generations for its versatile uses, which include but aren’t limited to, removing makeup, healing small cuts and scrapes, and even extending the lasting power of perfume.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2025
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There was a large scrape in the crusted snow among the boulders.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Black eye.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eye. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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