: having a bruise or many bruises
a badly bruised fighter
a bruised apple
: damaged or wounded by or as if by being struck
a bruised ego
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But in all likelihood, the bruised knee will still force Johnson to miss games.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Cucumbers should be firm without soft spots, bruised flesh, or wrinkles.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Thayer noted some deer carcasses can be so significantly damaged by collisions, the meat could be too bruised or contain bone fragments.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The Steelers are dealing with an abundance of bruised and battered players.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 Dec. 2025
Cucumbers should be firm without soft spots, bruised flesh, or wrinkles.
—Christine Fiorentino, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2025
Thayer noted some deer carcasses can be so significantly damaged by collisions, the meat could be too bruised or contain bone fragments.
—Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The Steelers are dealing with an abundance of bruised and battered players.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
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“Bruised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bruised. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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