Thesaurus results for LACERATION

laceration

noun

ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən

Definition of laceration

as in slit

a long deep cut the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

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Recent Examples of laceration Levine had lacerations and a wound to her hand that split her finger to the bone, according to the Post, which condemned the attack in a statement. — Cameron Peters, Vox, 16 Oct. 2026 The suspect also suffered a laceration to the torso, police said. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026 During the incident, one of the suspects struck the victim in the face with the handgun, causing a laceration to his forehead. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026 Flores had a small laceration on her upper chest area and was taken to Medical City Denton hospital for treatment. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laceration

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Noun

Feather detailing accentuated the high front slit and hemline.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026
Thigh-high slits, cut-outs, and teasingly erotic asymmetries were all part of the package, typically accessorized with razor-thin stilettos.

— Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

Doncic has been on a scoring tear for the Lakers, his play at such a high level that even coach JJ Redick has marveled at the guard’s achievements.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
These liners stay flat, unlike thinner mats that curl and tear under the high temps.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

Hospital pictures displayed in court later showed the child appeared to have a large horizontal gash from one end of the forehead to the other, in addition to several bruises.

— Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The attack left the victim with a roughly 10-inch gash, police said.

— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of gash

Noun

Washington Commanders defensive tackle Daron Payne suffered a Jones fracture in his foot in practice Friday and will undergo season-ending surgery, according to a person familiar with the situation.

— Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2026
According to Dateline, medical examiners attributed Karen’s cause of death to a skull fracture, and local authorities had one suspect in mind — her husband.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of fracture

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