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The second passenger had a laceration to the back of his head, the prosecutor's office said.
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Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Alberto Castañeda said his brother suffered a laceration to the femoral artery, a main blood vessel, and shattered arms.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Police said Sanchez was stabbed multiple times in his upper right torso, while the other man had a large laceration on his left cheek that also required hospitalization.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Alberto Castañeda said his brother suffered a laceration to the femoral artery, a main blood vessel, and shattered arms.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Police said Sanchez was stabbed multiple times in his upper right torso, while the other man had a large laceration on his left cheek that also required hospitalization.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
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The social media influencer styled a sleeveless maxidress with a short train, featuring a high neckline and a thigh-high slit.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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To make these adorable wine cork place cards, cut a horizontal slit across the top of the wine cork and slide in a place card.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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However, several injuries, including a 2023 ACL tear, limited him to just 17 games over the last two seasons, and he's already missed one game this season due to a concussion.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fix window and door screens Because of their small size, adult fruit flies can easily get in through cracks and tears in bug screens.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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There was a gash on her head and bruising on her body.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The jury was also shown images of bloody gashes and bruises on Ventura’s body during trial.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tyson Kozak left the game with a lower-body injury after just three shifts.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors determined that the colorful bird — belonging to the same family as crows and jays — had left quite a bit of damage, including multiple fractures in Montalva's left cheekbone and a rare fracture of the hyoid bone in her neck.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Toby suffered a small fracture in his back and is recovering well.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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