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Recent Examples of abrasion
The 55-year-old’s body showed signs of struggle, with the autopsy report noting abrasions on his chest and knees and hemorrhages on his neck, AP reported.
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
The skin can split, and the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply can be injured, leading to abrasions, lacerations, fractures and even nerve damage, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, a nationwide network of veterinary clinics including in Dallas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
The coat is made with abrasion-resistant fabric, a removable hood, and a windproof zipper.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
His brakeman for that event, Carsten Vissering, suffered abrasions and was unable to compete Sunday in the four-man.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
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Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
The skin can split, and the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply can be injured, leading to abrasions, lacerations, fractures and even nerve damage, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, a nationwide network of veterinary clinics including in Dallas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
The coat is made with abrasion-resistant fabric, a removable hood, and a windproof zipper.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026
His brakeman for that event, Carsten Vissering, suffered abrasions and was unable to compete Sunday in the four-man.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasion
bruise
Noun
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Fortunately, the children have a lot of bruises, scrapes and cuts, all stuff that is easily managed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The photos show cuts and bruises on his face as well as bandages on his hands.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasion. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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