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Recent Examples of abrasions
Corneal abrasions typically heal in a matter of days with the proper treatment but can be debilitating initially.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Eileen Weir suffered multiple abrasions and bruises.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
An autopsy conducted on Campbell revealed significant amount of bruising and abrasions to the boy's head, face, torso, back and extremities.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The woman had cuts and abrasions on her face and head and appeared to be in shock.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
Minor cuts and abrasions aren’t cause for concern, but major damage causes tubers to spoil faster in storage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The dad suffered head injuries and the daughter reported abrasions from the restraints, police said.
—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
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
Eileen Weir suffered multiple abrasions and bruises.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
An autopsy conducted on Campbell revealed significant amount of bruising and abrasions to the boy's head, face, torso, back and extremities.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The woman had cuts and abrasions on her face and head and appeared to be in shock.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Oct. 2025
Minor cuts and abrasions aren’t cause for concern, but major damage causes tubers to spoil faster in storage.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
The dad suffered head injuries and the daughter reported abrasions from the restraints, police said.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
Noun
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McClure would briefly lose custody of her children later that year after they were taken to a hospital with several marks, welts and bruises, the lawsuit alleges.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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Additional bruises were found on the musician’s hip, thigh, and abdomen.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Abrasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasions. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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