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Shiner

That which shines.

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Bruise 76% connected

To injure, as by a blow or collision, without laceration; to contuse; as, to bruise one's finger with a hammer; to bruise the bark of a tree with a s…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Contusion 76% connected

The act or process of beating, bruising, or pounding; the state of being beaten or bruised.

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Mackerel 76% connected

A pimp; also, a bawd.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Object 76% connected

To set before or against; to bring into opposition; to oppose.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Silversides 76% connected

Any one of several species of small fishes of the family Atherinidae, having a silvery stripe along each side of the body. The common species of the…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Twinkler 76% connected

One who, or that which, twinkles, or winks; a winker; an eye.

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Shine 74% connected

To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Shine 74% connected

To emit rays of light; to give light; to beam with steady radiance; to exhibit brightness or splendor; as, the sun shines by day; the moon shines by…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Component part 1

Mackerel 70% connected

A pimp; also, a bawd.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Mouse 92% connected

Any one of numerous species of small rodents belonging to the genus Mus and various related genera of the family Muridae. The common house mouse (Mus…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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