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Recent Examples of abrasions
The sharp microscopic pieces in DE cause abrasions in the soft bodies of chiggers and break down their protective exoskeleton.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The man also had abrasions to the left side of his body, police said.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Why This Matters for Cornea Healing Traumatic ocular surface injuries affect more than 1 million Americans each year, and severe dry eye disease and corneal abrasions affect millions more.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The man had bruising around both eyes, blood around his mouth and abrasions on his shoulder, back and back of his neck.
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Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
The driver died at the scene, and an ambulance service transported the remainder of the passengers to the hospital to treat several broken fingers, concussions, bruises, abrasions and a broken femur, per PSN Zrt.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
The dry process creates abrasions, whiskers and ripped details either by hand or with laser technology, which Curtin said is more efficient and less labor-intensive.
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ABC News,
28 May 2026
Corneal abrasions require treatment with antibiotics to prevent infection.
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Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
She was later treated at a hospital for a concussion as well as cuts and abrasions.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
The man also had abrasions to the left side of his body, police said.
—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Why This Matters for Cornea Healing Traumatic ocular surface injuries affect more than 1 million Americans each year, and severe dry eye disease and corneal abrasions affect millions more.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The man had bruising around both eyes, blood around his mouth and abrasions on his shoulder, back and back of his neck.
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Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
The driver died at the scene, and an ambulance service transported the remainder of the passengers to the hospital to treat several broken fingers, concussions, bruises, abrasions and a broken femur, per PSN Zrt.
—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
The dry process creates abrasions, whiskers and ripped details either by hand or with laser technology, which Curtin said is more efficient and less labor-intensive.
—
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Corneal abrasions require treatment with antibiotics to prevent infection.
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Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
She was later treated at a hospital for a concussion as well as cuts and abrasions.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
Noun
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The beating left at least 30 bruises on Joanna’s torso and legs, and a belt pattern was present among the injuries, according to the assessment of a pathologist described in the affidavit.
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When bruises are noticed on their daughter’s body at school, their five children are taken away from them and a legal saga ensues.
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“Abrasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasions. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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