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Recent Examples of bruise
Billy McEntee, Them, 24 Feb. 2025
One paramedic, Randall Nester, noticed the bruises when emergency responders removed her shirt while trying to resuscitate her.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Kellogg's trip to Kyiv coincided with recent feuding between Trump and Zelenskyy that has bruised their personal relations and cast further doubt on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine's war effort.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Two whistleblowers eventually spoke out about the abuse, which resulted in visible bruises and a burn mark, possibly from a cigarette.
—Billy McEntee, Them, 24 Feb. 2025
One paramedic, Randall Nester, noticed the bruises when emergency responders removed her shirt while trying to resuscitate her.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
Verb
This blood flow can increase sensitivity, so don’t leave them (or any nipple pump) on for more than 20 minutes, as this could cause pain, bruising, chafing, or overstimulation.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Feb. 2025
Kellogg's trip to Kyiv coincided with recent feuding between Trump and Zelenskyy that has bruised their personal relations and cast further doubt on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine's war effort.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
Noun
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Steve Jobs exemplifies the DNA of a founder, having built Apple from scratch by combining vision with relentless execution.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Penguins listed Bunting as a healthy scratch early this season because coaches were unhappy with his effort in games and practices.—
Josh Yohe,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Honey can be applied to the skin to treat certain wounds, like minor burns and scrapes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
19 Feb. 2025
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The scrape marks continued further west but were not followed.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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He had been wounded last summer, not far from the Russian border in northeastern Ukraine, when a blast from a grenade fractured his right shoulder blade, a bullet hit him just below his right collarbone, another tore through his left shoulder, and a third broke three ribs.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Douglas was sent to prison in 1985 after he and three other men were convicted for bursting into the East New York home of a drug dealer and killing three and wounding seven in a case that grabbed headlines for its horrific details.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Not long ago, the thought was that Suggs would miss just a few games with a thigh contusion, but a few games stretched to 14 games before the Magic made the fateful announcement Friday: Suggs has been diagnosed with a left knee injury and will be out indefinitely.—
Mike Bianchi,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Brown sat out the Detroit game with a thigh contusion, and Kornet missed the last two for personal reasons.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, aloe vera is often used for muscle pain, bruises, cuts, abrasions, and inflammation to the skin from burns and frostbite; many studies support its use to improve wound healing and reduce skin inflammation, itching, and irritation.—
Atenea Morales de la Cruz,
Vogue,
13 Feb. 2025
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Mapped polyurethane overlays add abrasion and penetration resistance to key areas, while low-wear areas go without the protection in order to maintain breathability.—
Wes Siler,
Outside Online,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Razorbacks gashed the Tigers for 44 points in the paint a week ago.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
2 Mar. 2025
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They’ve been gashed a bit more in the playoffs, allowing 148 yards on the ground in the previous two games, but with two weeks of rest and game-planning behind them, the Chiefs defense will be looking to put a stopper in the rushing attack that has led the Eagles to New Orleans.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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There are plenty of non-maternity options on the market that could work around a bump: any of the looser silhouettes or anything with an elastic or tie waistband could easily go below a bump and continue to inch further down as the months go on.—
Hayley Bloomingdale,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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Among the most prominent: Charter holders receive 49% of broadcast revenue under the new media rights agreement — a 25% bump from 2016.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Police believe Ford first attacked Gregory, shooting him in the back of the head, bludgeoning him and slitting his throat.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Authorities said Ford first attacked Gregory, shooting him with a rifle, beating him and slitting his throat.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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