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Recent Examples of bruise
Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Huge bruises scattered her body.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Only seconds had passed, but by then, the girlfriend testified, bruises were already forming on David’s eye and face.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
Huge bruises scattered her body.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Suggs had missed the past eight games because of a right knee MCL bruise.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026
When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
Noun
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The original nine-horse field for the Derby was reduced to six due to the scratches of Albus, Redland Rebels and Gregarious.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, in Japan, researchers are having success with their quest to grow hair follicles from scratch in a lab.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Water damage, humidity, and hinges that need adjustments can also create shifts that leave scrapes and wear.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Recovery and What Comes Next At SeaWorld’s facility, the care team focused on hydrating and warming the manatee while treating cuts and scrapes on the belly and underside, as well as treating an infection.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Emirates Global Aluminium confirmed an Iranian attack wounded several and caused significant damage to its plant.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
29 Mar. 2026
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In a post on X accompanied by photos of wounded children, Fitrat said that preliminary figures indicated that one person had been killed and 16 others were wounded, mostly women and children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Malik Monk has been ruled out due to a right shoulder contusion.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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White has been on the injury report due to a right knee contusion.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Light scratches and abrasions will occur at the finish level rather than on the wood, and moisture and water won’t absorb through the topcoat.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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The victim suffered a brain bleed, a fractured toe and abrasions, according to court officials.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Both exploited weaknesses in the Rams defense, with Saquon Barkley gashing it in 2024 and Sam Darnold attacking its outside cornerbacks last season.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Bernie was sleeping next to the wall, and two claws had caught him on the hand, gashing his thumb and tearing through the web of flesh between thumb and forefinger.—
Doris DeCleene,
Outdoor Life,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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So my fingers were crossed for a lively ride, even if there might be some bumps.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nicholson repeatedly stabbed her and slit her throat before stuffing her into a large plastic bin with her arms and legs sticking out, Porter said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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If it’s baked in a loaf pan, go ahead and slit the top of the batter before baking.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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