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Recent Examples of abrasions
The autopsy report by the El Paso County Medical Examiner's Office found Lunas Campos' body showed signs of a struggle, including abrasions on his chest and knees.
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CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The 55-year-old’s body showed signs of struggle, with the autopsy report noting abrasions on his chest and knees and hemorrhages on his neck, AP reported.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
The skin can split, and the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply can be injured, leading to abrasions, lacerations, fractures and even nerve damage, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, a nationwide network of veterinary clinics including in Dallas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
His brakeman for that event, Carsten Vissering, suffered abrasions and was unable to compete Sunday in the four-man.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Jonathan Ross received stitches and suffered abrasions after the dragging incident in June, court records show.
—Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The material also lives up to its name—the ripstop design will prevent snags and abrasions on challenging trail runs while still being light and airy enough for strenuous road running efforts.
—Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
The girl was taken to Children’s Hospital, and treated for injuries to her arms and legs, along with abrasions to her left cheek, eye and forehead.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Corneal abrasions typically heal in a matter of days with the proper treatment but can be debilitating initially.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The 55-year-old’s body showed signs of struggle, with the autopsy report noting abrasions on his chest and knees and hemorrhages on his neck, AP reported.
—Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 22 Jan. 2026
The skin can split, and the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply can be injured, leading to abrasions, lacerations, fractures and even nerve damage, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, a nationwide network of veterinary clinics including in Dallas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
His brakeman for that event, Carsten Vissering, suffered abrasions and was unable to compete Sunday in the four-man.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Jonathan Ross received stitches and suffered abrasions after the dragging incident in June, court records show.
—Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 9 Jan. 2026
The material also lives up to its name—the ripstop design will prevent snags and abrasions on challenging trail runs while still being light and airy enough for strenuous road running efforts.
—Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
The girl was taken to Children’s Hospital, and treated for injuries to her arms and legs, along with abrasions to her left cheek, eye and forehead.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 18 Nov. 2025
Corneal abrasions typically heal in a matter of days with the proper treatment but can be debilitating initially.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
Noun
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The photos show cuts and bruises on his face as well as bandages on his hands.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The child suffered scrapes and bruises and was expected to make a full recovery, said Kristy Wells, a spokesperson for Fullerton police.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Abrasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasions. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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