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bruising

ADJECTIVE
burly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
able-bodied athletic beefy brawny bulky hulking muscular portly stocky stout strapping sturdy
WEAK
beefcake big gorillalike hefty hulky powerful strong thickset well-built
Antonyms
STRONGEST
delicate frail infirm skinny slight small thin tiny underweight weak
WEAK
light slim
ADJECTIVE
muscular
Synonyms
STRONGEST
athletic brawny burly powerful robust sinewy stout strapping sturdy vigorous wiry
WEAK
able-bodied fibrous hefty herculean hulky husky lusty mighty muscled powerhouse pumped-up ripped ropy stalwart stringy strong tiger tough well-built
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impotent skinny slight small thin weak
WEAK
delicate flabby infirm

Example Sentences

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The vote followed a bruising fight over whether crypto exchange Coinbase and other firms could offer so-called rewards that pay recurring fees to holders of popular tokens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The White House says Trump's leg swelling is caused by a vein issue while the bruising is due to his enthusiastic consumption of aspirin.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Midterm elections have been bruising for most modern presidents.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Symptoms of adder bites in dogs include pain and swelling, bruising, lethargy, drooling and vomiting.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

He moved forward suddenly, bruising his knees on the rock.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko

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