bedsore

Definition of bedsorenext
as in gall

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Recent Examples of bedsore Jesse is straight-up chillin’ and trying to be the replacement Paige now that bedsore sisters Amanda and Ciara have lost their bestie. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2026 Both cases ended tragically when the mothers died with severe infections due to bedsores. Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2026 Doctors at a hospital discovered extensive injuries, including hip fractures and advanced bedsores. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025 His death was due to complications from an infection caused by a bedsore, which led to heart failure, ABC News reported. Maddie Garfinkle, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bedsore
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Noun
  • Feeding mites produce the fluffy gall that cannot be rubbed off the plants.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026
  • Second, a supporters group blessed to be cheering for Leo Messi shows a bit of gall, frankly, to want more.
    Greg Cote May 18, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • The driver died at the scene, and an ambulance service transported the remainder of the passengers to the hospital to treat several broken fingers, concussions, bruises, abrasions and a broken femur, per PSN Zrt.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
  • In addition to a gunshot wound, the autopsy showed Cariif had blunt force trauma to his jaw and abrasions on his hands consistent with a fist fight.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026

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“Bedsore.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bedsore. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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