Thesaurus results for LACERATION

laceration

noun

ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of laceration

as in slit

a long deep cut the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

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Recent Examples of laceration Metal of any size, especially sharp pieces, can lead to serious health issues in dogs, including lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 The fourth victim was a 77-year-old woman who suffered minor lacerations and was taken to the hospital. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 The girl suffered three lacerations to her upper leg and was taken by family members to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda for treatment. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Responding officers with the sheriff's department said the pilot's injuries consisted of minor lacerations to his face. — Jennifer Watts, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laceration

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Noun

Cut a piece of felt to fit the top of a canning jar and make a slit in the center as shown.

— Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026
The straight silhouette looks put-together with minimal effort, while staying easy to move around in thanks to a subtle back slit.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of slit

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Thank you, Tim, for giving the world a little more freedom, a little more fearlessness, and through the tears in our eyes, the courage to BE IT.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
More recently, it’s been tied up in lawsuits in Kingston, where the company’s current owner and Gottlieb’s nephew, Neil Bender, has been on an acquisition tear.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of tear

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CoQ10 may indirectly improve athletic performance by reducing fatigue, pain, swelling, and muscle injury caused by strenuous exercise.

— Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2026
At the same time, writing the final chapter of recovery only 10 days after an injury is far too early.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of injury

Noun

Talks between the United States and Canada about a deal that could have staved off the imposition of 50 percent duties fell apart Friday evening, deepening a months-long fracture between the North American neighbors.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
The problem is with the brake-by-wire system (which GM calls eBoost), which can suffer a spindle fracture while driving.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of fracture

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