contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈtü-zhən 
-ˈtyü-
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1a
Examples of contusion in a Sentence
He suffered multiple contusions of the leg.
suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident
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Needless to say, James and Jonny get into it as well, engaging in a knock-down, drag -out fight that results not only in numerous bruises and contusions but also a heartfelt emotional epiphany.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Jakucionis, who was listed as questionable because of a facial contusion before being cleared to play in Phoenix, made his third straight start for injured guard Davion Mitchell and the fifth start of his young NBA career on Sunday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Forward Zaccharie Risacher has missed five consecutive games because of a left knee bone contusion.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition, the Heat also ruled out start point guard Davion Mitchell ahead of Thursday night’s game, due to the shoulder contusion that previously had him out for games last week against the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Jakucionis, who was listed as questionable because of a facial contusion before being cleared to play in Phoenix, made his third straight start for injured guard Davion Mitchell and the fifth start of his young NBA career on Sunday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Forward Zaccharie Risacher has missed five consecutive games because of a left knee bone contusion.
—Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
In addition, the Heat also ruled out start point guard Davion Mitchell ahead of Thursday night’s game, due to the shoulder contusion that previously had him out for games last week against the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contusion. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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contusion
noun
con·tu·sion
kən-ˈt(y)ü-zhən
: injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise sense 1
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