black eyes

plural of black eye

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for black eyes
Noun
  • The trademarking of Trump To their discredit, according to voting records, Senate Democrats Kristen Arrington, Tracie Davis, Barbara Sharief and Shevrin Jones initially voted for the bill in committees.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
  • No discredit to the movie, obviously.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Because the child had no visible bite marks or scratches and appeared to be unharmed, his family did not seek medical care.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
    Katherine Ott, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • While his character jokes casually about the shames of flying commercial, Ruck apologizes several times when referencing that, after 40 years of acting, work trips are often flown first class.
    Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2021
Noun
  • Crump said the pathologist noted injury patterns on Kohen’s body caused by debris in the bullet’s wake and displayed a picture showing several abrasions on the child’s right torso.
    Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 July 2026
  • The officer suffered fractured ribs, abrasions and bruising and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said.
    Mauricio Maldonado, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Tony says no bystanders were hurt and his deputies have only minor cuts and scrapes.
    S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • The boy bore no signs of scrapes or skin punctures, so the family initially didn’t take him for medical care.
    Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • As viewers know, her journey to get to happily ever after was filled with a lot of bumps in the road, as well as another suitor, William Ryder (Laurie Davidson).
    Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 27 June 2026
  • Wheeler grinned before Hill exchanged high-fives and chest bumps with right fielder Brandon Marsh.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 June 2026
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“Black eyes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/black%20eyes. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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