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Recent Examples of lacerations
He was hospitalized and suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, a spokesperson for Giuliani said at the time.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Giuliani was hospitalized and diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Seven officers were treated for injuries, including minor burns and lacerations, at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, according to police.
—ABC News, 1 May 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
Limon sustained numerous lacerations and stab wounds, court records showed.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Folan experienced seizures, with a broken neck in two places, a skull fracture, significant brain bleeding, lacerations down his face and neck and a broken hand.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Abugharbie also had numerous lacerations on his body, including injuries to both legs.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
An autopsy by the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office found that Limon's body had sustained numerous lacerations and stab wounds.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Giuliani was hospitalized and diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Seven officers were treated for injuries, including minor burns and lacerations, at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, according to police.
—ABC News, 1 May 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
Limon sustained numerous lacerations and stab wounds, court records showed.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Folan experienced seizures, with a broken neck in two places, a skull fracture, significant brain bleeding, lacerations down his face and neck and a broken hand.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Abugharbie also had numerous lacerations on his body, including injuries to both legs.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026
An autopsy by the Pinellas County Medical Examiner's Office found that Limon's body had sustained numerous lacerations and stab wounds.
—Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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The only telltale signs of the electronics hidden in the temples are a single power button, a four-contact connector, pinhole microphones, and thin speaker grille slits.—
Will Greenwald,
PC Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the side slits keep the shirt relaxed without looking too boxy on smaller frames.—
Aashna Gheewalla,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Through your tears, see a brief, shimmering vision of What Might Have Been.—
Ian Frazier,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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My eyes, raw and stinging, now filled with their own salty tears.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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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Uncle Mo and Forte were late scratches.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Skipping this step—and dragging loose, abrasive particles under a wet cloth—could lead to scratches on your floors.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The plane’s landing tire and underside also hit a delivery truck; the pole then struck a Jeep, injuring the driver, who was hospitalized with minor injuries.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Four more residents were taken to local hospitals with moderate or minor injuries.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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