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Recent Examples of laceration
Doctors determined the laceration in her mouth was not accidental, according to prosecutors.
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Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The firefighter suffered a laceration to his hand from a glass shard and was treated and released at a hospital, officials said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
As of Wednesday, July 23, Chloe is still in the ICU with severe head trauma, fractures to her pelvis and legs, and liver lacerations, WTMJ reported.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 24 July 2025
Responding officers also noticed that the woman had a laceration above her left eye on her forehead, the court document continued.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Kate Linderman, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2025
The firefighter suffered a laceration to his hand from a glass shard and was treated and released at a hospital, officials said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
As of Wednesday, July 23, Chloe is still in the ICU with severe head trauma, fractures to her pelvis and legs, and liver lacerations, WTMJ reported.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 24 July 2025
Responding officers also noticed that the woman had a laceration above her left eye on her forehead, the court document continued.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
Noun
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Ciara at 39 brings unapologetic glamour with body-conscious fits and daring slits.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
18 Aug. 2025
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Gomez posed in soft pink satin lingerie with lace detailing and a thigh-high slit.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, the tennis player was forced to withdraw from the rest of the tournament after struggling with an abdominal tear.—
Jolene Latimer,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Wet Brush Pro Detangler Hair Brush Remember being eight years old, with tears in your eyes as your mom tore through your tangles after bath time?—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Remarkably, neither player was seriously injured, although Robinson required liquid stitches to close a gash on his lip.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Madison had a gash under her right eye which appeared to go from the corner of her eye to her nose.—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The vertical design helps minimize the risk of injury from RSI and reduces muscle tension in the arm for more comfort throughout the working day.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lewis is a Navy veteran who uses the VA's community care option to pay for treatment of a back injury stemming from his military service.—
Tony Leys,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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In 2024, hamstring strains and a finger fracture halted that consistency.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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Encarnacion was poised to make the Opening Day roster following his excellent play during spring but suffered a left hand fracture right before the start of the season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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