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Recent Examples of bruise
Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Look for citrus fruits that feel firm and smooth, with no soft spots or bruises.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
When digging, be careful not to cut through the tubers or bruise the spuds with rough handling.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Though his bruises have faded, the effects of his traumatic brain injuries linger.
—Jack Brook, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Look for citrus fruits that feel firm and smooth, with no soft spots or bruises.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
When digging, be careful not to cut through the tubers or bruise the spuds with rough handling.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bruise
Noun
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Use area rugs in high-traffic areas like entryways or in spaces where kids and pets play to prevent scratches.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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There was a massive scratch on her mom's front door that wasn't there before.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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So, to get noticed, deer mark areas with rubs and scrapes, known as signposts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Feb. 2026
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The struggle left several agents with bite wounds, scrapes and bruises that required medical treatment.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The report details multiple instances in 2025 of grenades being dropped by Israeli drones near UNIFIL patrols, including an attack in October that wounded a peacekeeper, as well as machine-gun fire near UNIFIL positions.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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Under past administrations, most noncitizens with no criminal record who were arrested away from the border had an opportunity to request a bond hearing while their cases wound through immigration court.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Herro missed the first 17 games of the season due to offseason ankle surgery, 13 games because of a toe contusion and now 14 straight games because of a rib injury.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Heat have changed the injury designation for Larsson, who missed Sunday’s victory in Washington with what was listed as an elbow contusion.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In his report, the medical examiner raised the possibility that Bullock had suffered injuries from the altercation with Chloe and Tomlyn, noting abrasions and lacerations on Bullock’s head along with the skull fractures.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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One of the juvenile suspects was taken to the University of Chicago's Comer Children's Hospital with an abrasion to his hand, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The front lid appears to be barely hanging on by a thread, with cuts and gashes throughout.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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James Cook’s first carry went for 16 yards around his right tackle, the Broncos were gashed, Bills Mafia smelled blood, and the tone was set.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Val Gardena is home to the famous Saslong slope, a renowned World Cup downhill course, one that features nine jumps and 17 large bumps.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Becky Bieker, a firearm trainer in northern Virginia, has also noticed a bump in people requesting her services, particularly women.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Always be willing to make a friend and slit their throat.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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In their final meeting, Spire took his former teammate for help after McCarthy slit his wrist.—
Graham Womack
Updated January 15,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Bruise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bruise. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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