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 The warrant states an autopsy found Murphy had contusions on her body in various stages of healing. Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 For contusions, wear your shin guards. Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 Lee was charged with murder after the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office concluded homicidal violence could not be ruled out in Bravo’s death, with autopsy findings showing multiple abrasions and contusions and MDMA in her system. Sacbee.com, 19 May 2026 However, the lawsuit states the autopsy report omitted references to physical injuries on her body, such as bruising and contusions. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026 He was hospitalized and suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, a spokesperson for Giuliani said at the time. Los Angeles Times, 4 May 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 Spelling and the seven children were taken to the hospital via ambulances and treated for cuts, bruises, contusions, concussions and other injuries, according to TMZ, which first reported the incident. Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026 After the collision, Spelling and the seven children were transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances and treated for injuries including cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusions
bruises
Noun
  • Smurf played with bumps and bruises and half a tooth at one point against Georgia Tech.
    Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 15 July 2026
  • Look Look for a firm watermelon that is free from bruises, cuts or dents.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado July 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

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“Contusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusions. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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