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Recent Examples of laceration
The second passenger had a laceration to the back of his head, the prosecutor's office said.
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Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Alberto Castañeda said his brother suffered a laceration to the femoral artery, a main blood vessel, and shattered arms.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Police said Sanchez was stabbed multiple times in his upper right torso, while the other man had a large laceration on his left cheek that also required hospitalization.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Tom Winter, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Alberto Castañeda said his brother suffered a laceration to the femoral artery, a main blood vessel, and shattered arms.
—Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Police said Sanchez was stabbed multiple times in his upper right torso, while the other man had a large laceration on his left cheek that also required hospitalization.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
Noun
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The social media influencer styled a sleeveless maxidress with a short train, featuring a high neckline and a thigh-high slit.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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To make these adorable wine cork place cards, cut a horizontal slit across the top of the wine cork and slide in a place card.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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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There was a gash on her head and bruising on her body.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The jury was also shown images of bloody gashes and bruises on Ventura’s body during trial.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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