contusions

plural of contusion
as in bruises
a bodily injury in which small blood vessels are broken but the overlying skin is not suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident

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Recent Examples of contusions Ragusa said Giuliani was transported to a nearby trauma center where he was found with a fractured thoracic vertebra and multiple lacerations and contusions. Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025 Giuliani suffered a fractured vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg. Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025 Getty Images Key Facts Giuliani, 81, was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions in addition to unspecified injuries to his left arm and leg after his vehicle was struck from behind late Saturday, according to spokesperson Michael Ragusa. Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 While the swelling did eventually subside, Hull was left with contusions under her eyes. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025 Imagine if Biden had these large contusions on him. Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025 As a result of the attack, the lawsuit stated, Buck lost sleep, suffered multiple contusions and experienced a significant amount of pain, anxiety and emotional distress, and avoided downtown Nashville for several months out of fear. Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusions
bruises
Noun
  • The injuries range from bumps and bruises to broken bones.
    IndyStar, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Giuliani, 81, was hospitalized with a fractured vertebrae and multiple cuts and bruises, including injuries specifically to his left arm and lower leg, after his rent-a-car was hit from behind, spokesman Michael Ragusa said Sunday.
    Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Contusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusions. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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