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Recent Examples of lacerations
The Lexington County Coroner's Office said on June 22 that investigators found no signs of bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries during a forensic autopsy.
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Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Recent emergencies have included animals falling off a boat, lacerations from dog fights on the beach, clamshell ingestion, sand impaction, which can cause obstructions in the digestive system, and of course Lyme disease.
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Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Two adult males were shot and treated for lacerations at the scene, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.
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Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for lacerations on his hands.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Examination of the body revealed no evidence of traumatic injury, including no bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries, Fisher said in the statement.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The shaver’s gold-foil covers are hypoallergenic and allow for a close shave without harmful lacerations.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Recent emergencies have included animals falling off a boat, lacerations from dog fights on the beach, clamshell ingestion, sand impaction, which can cause obstructions in the digestive system, and of course Lyme disease.
—
Sylvie Bigar,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Two adult males were shot and treated for lacerations at the scene, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Charles Miller.
—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for lacerations on his hands.
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Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.
—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Examination of the body revealed no evidence of traumatic injury, including no bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries, Fisher said in the statement.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The shaver’s gold-foil covers are hypoallergenic and allow for a close shave without harmful lacerations.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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Her bodycon mermaid skirt was covered in diagonal rows of slits, exposing glimpses of her legs, hips, and butt.
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Enter, this chic and minimalist two-piece set from Missactiver, which includes a tube top with side-slits and button closures and high-rise shorts with pockets.
Noun
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Some waving flags, others wiping away tears, thousands have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader.
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In rare cases, extreme pressure can cause tears in the esophagus.
Noun
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Osteoporotic fractures are responsible for more hospitalizations than heart attacks, strokes, and breast cancer combined, at $400,000 per hip fracture patient per year in care costs.
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Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors determined that the colorful bird — belonging to the same family as crows and jays — had left quite a bit of damage, including multiple fractures in Montalva's left cheekbone and a rare fracture of the hyoid bone in her neck.
Noun
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Because the child had no visible bite marks or scratches and appeared to be unharmed, his family did not seek medical care.
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The byproduct was irritated, itchy skin with the discomfort of scratches, scabs and the stink that accompanied it.
Noun
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Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.
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The boy later died from his injuries at the hospital.
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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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