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Recent Examples of abrasion
Coconut oil may help address common skin issues like dry skin, eczema, and minor cuts and abrasions.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Nearly everyone else suffered injuries including cuts, bruises and abrasions, according to O'Callaghan.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
Brown fled the scene and was apprehended later on Wednesday with abrasions on his knees and a bloodied face.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
The waterproof construction and rubber toes ensure your feet stay dry and free from abrasions.
—Christopher Murray
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Nearly everyone else suffered injuries including cuts, bruises and abrasions, according to O'Callaghan.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2025
Brown fled the scene and was apprehended later on Wednesday with abrasions on his knees and a bloodied face.
—David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
The waterproof construction and rubber toes ensure your feet stay dry and free from abrasions.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasion
bruise
Noun
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Mosquito bites can cause a range of reactions, from mild redness and itching to blisters and bruise-like dark spots, depending on the person’s sensitivity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The trade that sent him to Los Angeles, though, left visible bruises all over Dončić.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasion. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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