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.
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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
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
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At a nearby hospital, after a doctor examined her wounds and tested her for a concussion, investigators snapped photos of the bruises on her face.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
13 Sep. 2025
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After her death, an autopsy revealed blunt force injuries to Dadkhah’s head and more than 50 bruises and cuts, Deputy District Attorney Trisha Amador said.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Contusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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