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bloodshot

[bluhd-shot] / ˈblʌdˌʃɒt /
ADJECTIVE
inflamed
Synonyms


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"So we came out in the night hours, we went to the bush. There's a mountain up there, we slept there," said the 31-year-old, his eyes bloodshot.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Locals loved the story about the one-eyed New York man who had a special bloodshot glass eyeball made, so that when he came to L.A. on business, his fake eye matched his real one.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Delilah's other symptoms included bloodshot eyes, swollen fingers, skin peeling off her hands and feet, a rash, cracked lips and a swollen, red, bumpy tongue - known as strawberry tongue.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

When he briefly opened his eyes, they were bloodshot, the deputy wrote.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

I rub my eyes with my fists and go to open the door to meet Jake’s furrowed brow and bloodshot eyes.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed




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