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Recent Examples of abrasions
The dad suffered head injuries and the daughter reported abrasions from the restraints, police said.
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Microfleece lining on the interior creates a light but appreciably warm layer, while rugged cotton canvas on the exterior cuts the wind chill, protects from abrasions, and looks stylish to boot.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Top distressed straight-leg jeans These jeans feature a light wash with several abrasions and holes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Coconut oil may help address common skin issues like dry skin, eczema, and minor cuts and abrasions.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 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
There can be true irritation abrasions from the garment itself.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Gonzalez said the horse was treated for abrasions to the skull and other injuries, per the outlet.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Microfleece lining on the interior creates a light but appreciably warm layer, while rugged cotton canvas on the exterior cuts the wind chill, protects from abrasions, and looks stylish to boot.
—Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Top distressed straight-leg jeans These jeans feature a light wash with several abrasions and holes.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
Coconut oil may help address common skin issues like dry skin, eczema, and minor cuts and abrasions.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 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
There can be true irritation abrasions from the garment itself.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Gonzalez said the horse was treated for abrasions to the skull and other injuries, per the outlet.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
Noun
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In 2011, schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead on the kitchen floor of her Philadelphia apartment with some 20 knife wounds and numerous bruises.—
Brandon Griggs,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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With just a few bruises, the buck was sent to the Bald Mountain Recreation Area by the Oakland County Animal Control and then successfully freed.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Abrasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasions. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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