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
Both victims suffered head contusions and received CT scans at a hospital.
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Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
James, returning from elbow and hip contusions sustained in a fall against the Denver Nuggets on March 5, had 18 points with seven rebounds and seven assists.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Park visitors with abrasions and contusions were taken to six Anaheim-area hospitals for treatment.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
But Kaszas’ ultimate destiny had nothing to do with inflicting — or receiving — bruises, contusions or broken limbs.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
A couple of days later, Vonn crashed badly in training and suffered severe back and hip contusions.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Needless to say, James and Jonny get into it as well, engaging in a knock-down, drag -out fight that results not only in numerous bruises and contusions but also a heartfelt emotional epiphany.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Freddie suffered contusions to his right forward rib area and is now back at work.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Of the 40 officers hospitalized, 36 had contusions, cuts and minor injuries, and four are receiving specialized care for trauma and other injuries that are not life-threatening.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
James, returning from elbow and hip contusions sustained in a fall against the Denver Nuggets on March 5, had 18 points with seven rebounds and seven assists.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Park visitors with abrasions and contusions were taken to six Anaheim-area hospitals for treatment.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
But Kaszas’ ultimate destiny had nothing to do with inflicting — or receiving — bruises, contusions or broken limbs.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
A couple of days later, Vonn crashed badly in training and suffered severe back and hip contusions.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
Needless to say, James and Jonny get into it as well, engaging in a knock-down, drag -out fight that results not only in numerous bruises and contusions but also a heartfelt emotional epiphany.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Freddie suffered contusions to his right forward rib area and is now back at work.
—David Lightman, Sacbee.com, 1 Dec. 2025
Of the 40 officers hospitalized, 36 had contusions, cuts and minor injuries, and four are receiving specialized care for trauma and other injuries that are not life-threatening.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusions
bruises
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An autopsy by the Lake County Coroner’s Office determined the boy was malnourished and had numerous bruises on his body.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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This knocked Ritchson off his motorcycle, which resulted in cuts, bruises and a minor finger injury, TMZ reported.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Contusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusions. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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