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Recent Examples of laceration
This is a concern for emergency personnel, Sylvia said, because lacerations of the femoral artery can lead to internal bleeding and relatively rapid death.
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
According to new court filings, Jellue had defensive wounds on her hands and a deep puncture laceration on her neck.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Miller was honored along with Chesterton Police Officer Cole Foster and Porter Police Officer with Life Saving Awards for their first aid efforts in helping a man who sustained a severe laceration on his right forearm during a disturbance on Grant Avenue on June 4.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
After missing four straight games because of a right elbow contusion/laceration, Jovic has returned to produce an encouraging three-game stretch following his rough start to the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
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Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026
According to new court filings, Jellue had defensive wounds on her hands and a deep puncture laceration on her neck.
—Kyle Werner, Des Moines Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Miller was honored along with Chesterton Police Officer Cole Foster and Porter Police Officer with Life Saving Awards for their first aid efforts in helping a man who sustained a severe laceration on his right forearm during a disturbance on Grant Avenue on June 4.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
After missing four straight games because of a right elbow contusion/laceration, Jovic has returned to produce an encouraging three-game stretch following his rough start to the season.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
Noun
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From the label's spring 1998 collection, her black and white corset dress featured a plunging neckline and double thigh-high slits.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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The back slit, on the other hand, provides enough room to walk and sit freely without feeling restrictive.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Holding back tears, Marta called out the uselessness of comparing this season to last year’s championship run.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Trail Blazers didn’t have Javonte Cooke (G League), Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear), Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon injury management), Matisse Thybulle (left thumb ligament tear) and Blake Wesley (right foot fracture) against the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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When the man stands up, there's a bloody gash on his head that a fellow cast member covers with his hands.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
31 Dec. 2025
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Massive gashes against the run are down.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Braxton went down late in the first quarter with an apparent knee injury that kept him on the sideline for nearly a quarter.—
Michael Harley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Trail Blazers didn’t have Javonte Cooke (G League), Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear), Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon injury management), Matisse Thybulle (left thumb ligament tear) and Blake Wesley (right foot fracture) against the Heat.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Paul Pelosi underwent surgery to repair a skull fracture and serious injuries to his right arm and hands.—
NPR,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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