Thesaurus results for ABRASION

abrasion

noun

ə-ˈbrā-zhən

as in bruise

an area of skin roughened or worn away by harsh rubbing against another surface walked away from the auto accident with only minor abrasions

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Recent Examples of abrasion She was later treated at a hospital for a concussion as well as cuts and abrasions. —

Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026 Lee was charged with murder after the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office concluded homicidal violence could not be ruled out in Bravo’s death, with autopsy findings showing multiple abrasions and contusions and MDMA in her system. —

Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 On the upper, the brand’s ToeTection abrasion cage provides durability and protection while helping establish a lockdown support. —

Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026 These experiments successfully duplicated the same geometry and abrasion observed in the ancient tooth, bolstering the researchers' conclusions. —

Ari Daniel, NPR, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for abrasion

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bruise

Noun

Several police officers and security personnel also sustained cuts and bruises during the incidents.

— Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
May 26 sports commentary Hey, Sean Keeler, Kiss every bruise, interspersing my whooped behind.

— DP Opinion, Denver Post, 29 May 2026