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Recent Examples of laceration
Seven officers were treated for injuries, including minor burns and lacerations, at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, according to police.
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
Once on the ground, Aristide punched and kicked the victim, who sustained minor bruising and a small laceration to the right side of the neck.
—Mauricio Maldonado, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Seven officers sustained injuries from minor burns to lacerations and were treated at the hospital, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in an update.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The complaints included impact and laceration injuries that required medical attention.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 1 May 2026
Once on the ground, Aristide punched and kicked the victim, who sustained minor bruising and a small laceration to the right side of the neck.
—Mauricio Maldonado, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Seven officers sustained injuries from minor burns to lacerations and were treated at the hospital, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in an update.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
The complaints included impact and laceration injuries that required medical attention.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
Noun
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The form-fitting dress hit at her shins and featured a sexy slit.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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Foster wore a sparkly gold one-shoulder gown with a slit that showed her left leg as well as her matching gold heels.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Minter underwent surgery to repair the tear, ending his season prematurely.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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When the new top basketball executive for the Chicago Bulls received the job offer over the phone from President and CEO Michael Reinsdorf, Graham broke down in tears.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Ever try to slide a piece of old furniture and feel a nail gash your wooden floor?—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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Harlin stages the shark attacks in an overt here-ya-go way, with the one consistent suspense issue being whether the shark will consume a victim whole or bite off his or her limb or simply leave them with a nasty gash (which happens quite often).—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Since he was originally called up last week, Bennett has made two starts to help the Red Sox weather a significant run of injuries to the starting rotation.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Michael Loria The United Nations called out Israel over its strikes killing healthcare workers, saying the World Health Organization has recorded 151 such attacks resulting in 103 deaths and 230 injuries.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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The boy suffered several injuries, including a concussion, skull fracture, broken wrist and fractured femur, prosecutors said.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Generally, a fracture does not need to be 100% healed before a player returns to action.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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