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laceration

noun

ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce laceration (audio)
Definition of lacerationnext
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 Mom had lacerations and puncture wounds on her face from the bite. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 One person, who officials did not name, was taken to a local hospital for treatment for lacerations to his hand. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Gabriela suffered a head injury and a deep laceration on her knee. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026 Police said Sanchez was stabbed multiple times in his upper-right torso, while Tole had a large laceration on his left cheek that also required hospitalization. — Matt Schubert, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for laceration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
  1. slit
  2. tear
  3. gash
  4. injury
  5. fracture
Noun
  • Jodie Woods served as a bright complement to her sister’s gold look, wearing a pink Alberta Ferretti evening gown that features a distinctive, theatrical floor-length cape detail integrated into a sleek silhouette with a high-leg slit.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • One saw a bright red crewneck layered over a poplin shirt; both were half-tucked into a patent leather midi with a front slit.
    — Minty Mellon, Vogue, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of slit
Noun
  • Her barbs are sharp enough to bring even Regina George to tears.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In April 2021, a tear in the liner of the site’s largest holding pond threatened to breach and flood surrounding homes with a wall of polluted water up to 20 feet high.
    — Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of tear
Noun
  • The disbelief at billowing black smoke from a gash in the Pentagon and collapsing skyscrapers of steel, the dread over what attacks might yet come, the hope that people might be pulled from the rubble alive.
    — Ann Gerhart, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Penguins often twist their long necks to peck at gashes and pull out their own stitches, Pino said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of gash
Noun
  • But it’s all revealed to be a classic emotional bait-and-switch when Gemma suffers a potentially career-ending injury.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Panthers could use the linebacker depth after reserve LB Claudin Cherelus also suffered an injury against the Falcons and left Sunday’s contest early.
    — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of injury
Noun
  • The blow caused a minor skull fracture and a gash that required three stitches to close.
    — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Daniel’s research included stress analysis, fracture mechanics, composite-material processing and damage mechanics.
    — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of fracture

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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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