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Recent Examples of contusion
Right-hander Alek Manoah, who has a finger contusion has been facing hitters in Arizona.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Her injuries included possible lower and upper extremity fractures, along with abrasions and contusions to the head, squad officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Heat guard Pelle Larsson was initially listed as questionable on the injury report due to a right lower leg contusion, but he has been upgraded to available.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion and missed the second half of Monday's 115-102 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Her injuries included possible lower and upper extremity fractures, along with abrasions and contusions to the head, squad officials said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Heat guard Pelle Larsson was initially listed as questionable on the injury report due to a right lower leg contusion, but he has been upgraded to available.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Wembanyama suffered a left rib contusion and missed the second half of Monday's 115-102 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusion
bruise
Noun
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The handcuffs were removed, and one of the men pulled down my sleeves to cover the cuts and bruises on my arms.—
Shelly Kittleson,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
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As Kellogg — who also sustained a large bruise on her forehead from the fall — was stabilized in a trauma bay at the hospital, her mother and sister arrived to be by her side, along with Graham and the best man.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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