abrasions

plural of abrasion
as in bruises
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 abrasions Detectives noted that there were no marks or abrasions on her neck, the warrant affidavit said. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Aug. 2026 The number one safety tip is to not add boiling water to the foot bath, resulting in burns or abrasions to the feet. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 The man had minor abrasions and was taken to an area hospital for evaluation and treatment. Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 15 Aug. 2026 Today, restoration usually involves hiding blemishes with cosmetics or waxing over small abrasions. John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 Most of the animals found were injured and had fractures, multiple traumas, mutilations, abrasions, or cuts, said Vargas, a veterinary assistant. Anabella Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 The bicyclist was moving at the time and suffered abrasions, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 In his mugshot, posted by the Ada County Jail, the man has abrasions on both sides of his face and his nose. Alex Brizee july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026 According to the lawsuit, the toddler was taken to the emergency room later that day for evaluation of blunt head trauma and was diagnosed with a concussion, traumatic brain injury and facial abrasions. Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
Noun
  • One of the book’s more memorable revelations details a physical altercation with his brother that Harry claimed left him with cuts and bruises.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • According to court records, police found Dunn deceased in a motel room with bruises on her body, including her neck and face, and her eyelids were swollen and discolored.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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“Abrasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasions. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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