Thesaurus results for LACERATIONS

lacerations

noun

plural of laceration

as in slits

a long deep cut the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

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Recent Examples of lacerations Hemingway was found in a nearby home not long after the stabbing and had lacerations on his hands. — Patrick Damp, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026 During assembly or disassembly, the frame can fall, posing risks of impact, crushing and lacerations to customers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026 Hemingway had lacerations to his hand when he was apprehended and was taken to a hospital, police said. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The first surgeries—suturing vaginal lacerations post-delivery—were reported in 1050 AD. — Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Sep. 2026 The injured officer was transported to an area hospital for treatment of multiple lacerations and significant bleeding, according to police. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 Mom had lacerations and puncture wounds on her face from the bite. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2026 One person, who officials did not name, was taken to a local hospital for treatment for lacerations to his hand. — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Bellin has visible bloody lacerations to her nose, face, hand and legs. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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Plus, the side slits are practically made for showing off a pair of tall boots this fall.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2026
There’s also front flap pockets that add practical storage, and button side slits for extra flexibility and movement.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of slits

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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.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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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While melamine sponges are certainly effective cleaning tools, they are also considered an abrasive material and can leave fine scratches all across your stainless steel appliances.

— Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
An infected animal can spread rabies to humans and other animals through bites, scratches or oral secretions.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026

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