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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

In the morning, she says she had a bloodshot eye.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2024

Balzak’s bloodshot, bulging eyes were locked on every movement of her hand as she took him through various activities designed to check his health and attitude.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 19, 2023

She was wearing a bright red dressing gown and her eyes were bloodshot.

From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke




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