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discolorations

noun

plural of discoloration

as in scratches

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Material resists scratches, and no drilling into the car is required to install them.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Zimmerley allegedly told deputies that the horse’s stab wounds were cat scratches, Ivey said.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of scratches

Noun

Today, restoration usually involves hiding blemishes with cosmetics or waxing over small abrasions.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026
Most of the animals found were injured and had fractures, multiple traumas, mutilations, abrasions, or cuts, said Vargas, a veterinary assistant.

— Anabella Gonzalez, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of abrasions

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This coming season will give rise to even more over-the-air broadcasts (71), as NBC bumps its regular-season slate to 50 games, while ABC will handle 21 games.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Many stars, including Hathaway, have been embracing maternity dressing that shows off their bumps, rather than eclipsing them with boxy silhouettes.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of bumps

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Medical personnel inspected them for bruises or other indications of abuse.

— Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
According to the district attorney's office, prosecutors presented additional evidence during the trial showing the child had cuts and bruises in various stages of healing.

— Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026

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