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Recent Examples of abrasionsToday, restoration usually involves hiding blemishes with cosmetics or waxing over small abrasions.—
John Semley,
Harpers Magazine,
28 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
Noun
Medical personnel inspected them for bruises or other indications of abuse.
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Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2026
According to the district attorney's office, prosecutors presented additional evidence during the trial showing the child had cuts and bruises in various stages of healing.