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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
  1. slits
  2. tears
  3. fractures
  4. scratches
  5. injuries
Noun
  • For the Paris premiere of The Odyssey on July 8, Zendaya wore the same lace jacket over a sheer skirt with dramatic slits on the sides.
    — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of slits
Noun
  • One of us would be chosen to recite the poem onstage—a kitsch performance, no doubt, so that an auditorium of adults would be moved to tears.
    — Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The first days of testimony brought tears from witnesses, spectators and jurors, the 9th Street Journal reported.
    — Leigh Egan, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of tears
Noun
  • 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
Definition of fractures
Noun
  • Yes, because it’s made of durable Gorilla Glass to prevent scuffs and scratches.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • According to the warrant affidavit, Flagge said the girl appeared fine but had some scratches on her.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of scratches
Noun
  • Saudi authorities said there were injuries in the latest attack on the King Khalid International Airport complex for terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights.
    — SAMY MAGDY, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Director Ahn Jaehong of Climax Studio, who turned to AI filmmaking after arm injuries ended his work behind the camera, brought the discussion back to directing and production.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of injuries

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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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