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bruiser

[broo-zer] / ˈbru zər /




NOUN
pugilist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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Up first for the Phillies is Kyle Schwarber, a 230-pound bruiser who is close to setting the single-season strikeout record—and also happens to be the most prodigious home-run hitter in the major leagues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

The relatively new chief constable, Jon Boutcher, is a bruiser.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2026

Coaches would come to watch his teammate, four-star wideout Aaron Butler, and walk away wondering about the 6-foot, 210-pound bruiser in the backfield.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2025

Mr. Prescott also had a reputation as a pugnacious political bruiser.

From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2024

Inej turned to run, but her path was blocked by a huge bruiser, his blue velvet coat stretched tight across his big shoulders.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo


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