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Recent Examples of incisions
Long, deep incisions are made on either side of the injury, allowing the swollen muscles some room to move and relieving the buildup of pressure.
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Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
The complication is treated with incisions in the leg.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Every part of him was by design, with the scars on his body reflecting incisions that those studying human anatomy in the 18th century would have made.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Closed rhinoplasty minimizes external incisions and can reduce recovery time.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
At the time, the operation required incisions in both legs and the abdomen to open up the whole artery, and 50% of cases resulted in amputation or death.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
There is a unique anatomical panel embedded in this wrap that supports and protects your episiotomy incisions and perineal tears.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Since the corner lip lift requires making incisions on the vermillion border—where there’s really no place to hide scars—surgeons tend to offer it less frequently.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Unlike the older strip method (which required cutting a band of scalp from the back of the head and left a prominent linear scar), FUE extracts individual follicles through tiny circular incisions.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026
Claire Maldarelli, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
The complication is treated with incisions in the leg.
—Mia Fishman, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Every part of him was by design, with the scars on his body reflecting incisions that those studying human anatomy in the 18th century would have made.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Closed rhinoplasty minimizes external incisions and can reduce recovery time.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
At the time, the operation required incisions in both legs and the abdomen to open up the whole artery, and 50% of cases resulted in amputation or death.
—Jeff Suess, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Feb. 2026
There is a unique anatomical panel embedded in this wrap that supports and protects your episiotomy incisions and perineal tears.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
Since the corner lip lift requires making incisions on the vermillion border—where there’s really no place to hide scars—surgeons tend to offer it less frequently.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Unlike the older strip method (which required cutting a band of scalp from the back of the head and left a prominent linear scar), FUE extracts individual follicles through tiny circular incisions.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisions
Noun
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Using sharp metal disks that spin, the machine carves slits into the soil and drops the grass seed into those slits.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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The top has long sleeves, side slits, and a pleated front—a stylish addition that elevates the set from your usual sweatsuit.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The film follows Fogarty, who lives with EB, a rare and extremely painful genetic condition that leaves her skin so fragile it blisters and tears at the slightest touch.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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While expressing his condolences to the families of the officials killed, Trevilla Trejo broke down into tears.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Incisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisions. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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