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Recent Examples of lacerations
Schroeder suffered multiple stab wounds and lacerations and died four days later, police said.
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Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Pilots told air traffic controllers that at least three passengers were injured with possible lacerations.
—Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 30 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
The wounded girl was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for lacerations to her forehead.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Over the weekend, the network addressed the incident on several occasions after he was arrested on three misdemeanor counts, following an altercation in which he was stabbed and another unidentified man suffered lacerations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Another man was also injured alongside Sanchez in the incident, suffering lacerations.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The woman was left with lacerations and bruises to her face, head, legs and arms, according to court documents.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The youngster had lacerations and redness on his arm, and his neck was in pain, police said.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Pilots told air traffic controllers that at least three passengers were injured with possible lacerations.
—Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 30 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
The wounded girl was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for lacerations to her forehead.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2025
Over the weekend, the network addressed the incident on several occasions after he was arrested on three misdemeanor counts, following an altercation in which he was stabbed and another unidentified man suffered lacerations.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2025
Another man was also injured alongside Sanchez in the incident, suffering lacerations.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
The woman was left with lacerations and bruises to her face, head, legs and arms, according to court documents.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
The youngster had lacerations and redness on his arm, and his neck was in pain, police said.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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The top has a classic V-stitch on the neckline and a wide hem complete with side slits.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Nov. 2025
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Using sharp paring knife, cut four 1 1/2-inch long slits in top of dough (think of a clock for slit placement at 12,3,6,9 positions).—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kylie said that her kids’ excitement during this most recent trip has brought her to tears.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her husband and three daughters, standing behind her, wiped tears from their cheeks.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After several flights, the shell is still free of scratches and signs of wear.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the Facebook video, Loki happily accepted gentle petting and head scratches.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Eight students and the Suburban's driver reportedly suffered injuries in the crash that were not life-threatening.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
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Supporters of the Cougars and Red Raiders have united behind Texas Tech’s official barber, Ivan Ortiz, and his wife, Maddie Ortiz, after Maddie suffered severe injuries in a recent car crash.—
Sam Jane,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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