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Recent Examples of abrasions
Coconut oil may help address common skin issues like dry skin, eczema, and minor cuts and abrasions.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Nearly everyone else suffered injuries including cuts, bruises and abrasions, according to O'Callaghan.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 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
One person is believed to have suffered a leg fracture and at least a dozen people were treated on-scene for minor abrasions.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Geneva police officers found a woman having difficulty walking on her own, with abrasions and bruising on her face, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
Nearly everyone else suffered injuries including cuts, bruises and abrasions, according to O'Callaghan.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 22 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
One person is believed to have suffered a leg fracture and at least a dozen people were treated on-scene for minor abrasions.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Geneva police officers found a woman having difficulty walking on her own, with abrasions and bruising on her face, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
Noun
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Fans also showed screenshots where her limbs appeared to have bruises, scratches, or small wounds.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Sep. 2025
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Falling Getting hit by a person or object Some people are more likely to get bruises.—
Marisa Garshick,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Abrasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasions. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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