discolorations

noun

plural of discoloration
as in scratches

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  1. scratches
  2. abrasions
  3. bumps
  4. bruises
  5. scrapes
Noun
  • According to appliance expert Ilaria Castagnoli, white film can also be caused by micro-scratches left behind by abrasive cookware or cleaning pads.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026
  • One of the standout pieces in Galecki’s room is a yellow chair with visible scratches, rips and worn fabric.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 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
Noun
  • These are small bumps along the stem where new growth emerges.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Aug. 2026
  • When a rogue asteroid hurtles toward Earth on short notice, gentle gravitational nudges and kinetic bumps won’t save the day.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of bumps
Noun
  • On June 30, 1929, a young Black girl found McDaniel’s body lying face-down, with a broken neck and bruises.
    — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • Lewis, 10, survived with a concussion, cuts and bruises despite not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Definition of bruises
Noun
  • That includes recent surgical sites, fresh tattoos and piercings, and even minor cuts or scrapes.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • Necrotizing fasciitis can be contracted when bacteria that thrives in warm, brackish waters enters the body through open cuts, scrapes, burns or other puncture wounds, or by eating raw or undercooked shellfish.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026
Definition of scrapes
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