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 The independent autopsy also didn’t find any apparent lacerations, fractures or deep-tissue injuries on Wells’ body. — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 The report did note that there appeared to be no lacerations or fractures on Wells’ body. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 22 July 2026 Deputies found the man suffering from a gunshot wound and lacerations, according to the release. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 The man pulled out a sharp object and injured the woman who suffered lacerations to her stomach. — Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for laceration

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Noun

Take this plunging, high-drama sculptural peplum gown, this black slit dress with floating white sleeves, or this plunging white blazer dress, for example.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 July 2026
With a plunging halter neckline and thigh-high slit, Palmer’s sleeveless dress merged traditional design cues with a contemporary edge.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of slit

Noun

Penix was still waiting to be fully cleared from his ACL tear and Tagovailoa did not participate because of an injury that had flared up in recent days, according to Stefanski.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Graham died suddenly on July 11 at his home in Washington, likely of an aortic tear, according to preliminary findings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of tear

Noun

Penix was still waiting to be fully cleared from his ACL tear and Tagovailoa did not participate because of an injury that had flared up in recent days, according to Stefanski.

— Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Austin Summers, 31, of Meridian, was charged with vehicular manslaughter and felony injury to a child after a November 2025 crash on Interstate 84 near Nampa killed his 7-year-old son Graham.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026

Definition of injury

Noun

In addition to Pearsall and Kirk, running back Jordan James is out with a rib fracture, and safety Malik Mustapha went down with a hamstring strain.

— Matt Barrows, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Court records indicate he was diagnosed with a skull fracture and a brain bleed, necessitating emergency surgery.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of fracture

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