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 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 One of the four juvenile passengers was also transported as a precaution after suffering minor abrasions, while the remaining three were released to family members at the scene. Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 Crump said the pathologist noted injury patterns on Kohen’s body caused by debris in the bullet’s wake and displayed a picture showing several abrasions on the child’s right torso. Bracey Harris, NBC news, 1 July 2026 The officer suffered fractured ribs, abrasions and bruising and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said. Mauricio Maldonado, CBS News, 29 June 2026 The sharp microscopic pieces in DE cause abrasions in the soft bodies of chiggers and break down their protective exoskeleton. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
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  • Lewis, 10, survived with a concussion, cuts and bruises despite not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Smurf played with bumps and bruises and half a tooth at one point against Georgia Tech.
    Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 15 July 2026

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“Abrasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasions. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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