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Recent Examples of incisions
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.
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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
These tools allow very fine, even incisions and can support dense, natural-looking growth.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Einstein are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Precision meets biology Robotic arms positioned near the patient’s head executed corneal incisions and lens removal using interchangeable microsurgical tools.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
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
These tools allow very fine, even incisions and can support dense, natural-looking growth.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 4 Jan. 2026
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Einstein are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze.
—Stephanie Stahl, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Precision meets biology Robotic arms positioned near the patient’s head executed corneal incisions and lens removal using interchangeable microsurgical tools.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisions
Noun
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The silhouettes reflect the original styles with design elements, including functional skirt slits, raised collars and wraparound jacket style.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The two side slits add another layer of effortlessness.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In 2022, Japanese researchers found that dogs produced tears when reuniting with their humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Blum looked around, stunned with tears welling in her eyes.—
Aaron Sullivan,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Incisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisions. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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