blood
- noun
- /blʌd/
- "Oh." "I like the idea of new blood, someone completely new, different from us." p73
- new blood
Fresh faced, new blood beyond reproach, not corruptible.
- Fresh faced, new blood beyond reproach, not corruptible.
- And I'm like, so I'm like, I'm like what you say young blood what you say?
- And so we're going to have to, you know, like a society needs new blood in it.
- So now Trump is trying to change that perception with some fresh blood.
- Oh my God, patience featuring young blood and Polo G.
Examples
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I'm always on the lookout for new blood.
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"We need new faces, new blood, to augment the vast new tide.
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And so we're going to have to, you know, like a society needs new blood in it.
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I mean, it's it's important to bring fresh blood into industries like this.
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But but yeah, I definitely think we need new blood in the in the political realm.
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Young blood, where're you going?
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The committee agreed that they needed new blood to revitalize the project and attract younger participants.
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To spark creativity and innovation, the organization decided to invite fresh blood into their brainstorming sessions.
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Hiring new blood with diverse perspectives can greatly enhance the team's performance and collaboration.
Synonyms
People who bring energy and new ideas to a group
A young person new to a group who brings energy and ideas
Idioms
- Informal
Being responsible for someone dying or being seriously hurt because of your actions
Compounds
- Specialized
A condition in which blood pushes too hard against vessel walls and increases health risks
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A thick mass of blood that forms when it becomes solid and can block a blood vessel
- Informal
A feeling of anger or dislike between people that often leads to hostility
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A medical treatment in which doctors put blood into a person's vein to replace lost blood or help them recover
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A small round cell in the blood that carries oxygen to body tissues
A man not related by birth who promises loyalty and closeness for life, often after a ceremony
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A medical test that measures red and white blood cells and platelets in a blood sample
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Blood taken from the cord that joins a baby to its mother after birth for medical use
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A barrier of blood vessels and cells that stops harmful substances in the blood from entering the brain
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Very violent scenes with much blood and injured bodies, or very strong bravery and determination
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Continuous movement of blood through the body that carries oxygen and food to cells
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A set of blood types people inherit from their parents that shows which blood they can receive
The moon looks red during a total eclipse when it passes into Earth's shadow because Earth's air filters sunlight
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The pale yellow liquid part of blood that holds blood cells and carries proteins and nutrients
A dark sausage made from pig's blood, fat, and oatmeal that people cook and eat
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Blood taken from the body that still has all its cells and clotting parts
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A liquid that carries oxygen in the body for a short time instead of human blood
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A medical test that measures the numbers of different types of blood cells and other parts of the blood
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Small pieces of cells in the blood that help stop bleeding by forming clots
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A clear yellow liquid left after blood forms a clot that doctors use for medical tests
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A test that measures oxygen, carbon dioxide, and acid level of blood from an artery to check lung function
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A powder made from dried animal blood used to help plants grow or feed animals
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A jelly made with blood that labs use to grow bacteria so scientists can see and identify them
- US
A bushy tropical houseplant with pale pink or white flowers and clusters of red berries
A very close friendship where people promise to be like family, sometimes by mixing blood
- Indian
A shellfish with red blood that lives in muddy seashores and is eaten in parts of Asia
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A small cell in blood that carries oxygen, fights infection, or helps stop bleeding
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A small pocket filled with blood that forms after bleeding inside the body
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Leakage of blood from a blood vessel into nearby skin or tissue, often causing a bruise
How New
Surface Forms
Etymology
Blood is often used for people too — calling someone 'new blood' means they bring fresh life and energy, like how real blood brings life to the body. That's why blood can mean new or younger members of a group.