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bruiser

[broo-zer] / ˈbru zər /




NOUN
pugilist
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG




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Kyle Schwarber, a 230-pound bruiser who is close to setting the single-season strikeout record, leads off for Philadelphia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

"I've heard a lot about him," replied the Bok bruiser.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2025

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

From New York Times ● Nov. 21, 2024

The Chargers are expected to pound the ball with 238-pound bruiser Gus Edwards and reclamation project J.K.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2024

“What’s with those gloves he wears?” the bruiser asked.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo


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