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
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.
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Naroditsky also had clusters of contusions on both thighs that were in various stages of healing, according to the report.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 21 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
According to the report, a CT scan of Frehley’s head revealed multiple contusions, bone fractures to the back of his skull, hemorrhages, and a subdural hematoma (the type of bleeding that occurs in a person’s brain after a head injury).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Others have complained of breaks, tears, contusions, and concussions.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Bone contusions can usually heal with rest and rehab.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
Naroditsky also had clusters of contusions on both thighs that were in various stages of healing, according to the report.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 21 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
According to the report, a CT scan of Frehley’s head revealed multiple contusions, bone fractures to the back of his skull, hemorrhages, and a subdural hematoma (the type of bleeding that occurs in a person’s brain after a head injury).
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2025
Others have complained of breaks, tears, contusions, and concussions.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Bone contusions can usually heal with rest and rehab.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusions
bruises
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The photos show cuts and bruises on his face as well as bandages on his hands.—
David Matthews,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
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The child suffered scrapes and bruises and was expected to make a full recovery, said Kristy Wells, a spokesperson for Fullerton police.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Contusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusions. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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