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Recent Examples of lacerations
Responding officers found a woman suffering from multiple lacerations, Power said.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
The mayor was hospitalized and diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebra and suffered multiple lacerations, contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Since its discovery, there was a belief that the bite of a Komodo could be lethal because it was said that, in addition to its potential to inflict severe lacerations, the animal’s saliva was so bacteria-laden that infection and septicemia could disable or kill a deer or buffalo.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
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.
—Los Angeles Times, 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
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
The mayor was hospitalized and diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebra and suffered multiple lacerations, contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Since its discovery, there was a belief that the bite of a Komodo could be lethal because it was said that, in addition to its potential to inflict severe lacerations, the animal’s saliva was so bacteria-laden that infection and septicemia could disable or kill a deer or buffalo.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
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.
—Los Angeles Times, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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The original creator opted to piece her garland together by cutting identical slits in the bottom and top of each strip, then sliding them together to create a chain.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The Bruins’ bat boy’s tears stained the front of Cholowsky’s jersey as his sobs grew heavier by the second.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The 22-year-old Wembanyama was emotional, bursting into tears as the final horn blew and again choking back emotions after being named the Most Valuable Player of the WCF.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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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
Noun
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Like the experimental teeth, the ones from Neanderthal archaeological sites had the same overlapping small fractures, shallow indentations, and shallow scratches.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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An upper-body injury knocked him out for a significant period but there were also healthy scratches mixed in.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The teen survived and is recovering from his injuries, authorities said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The other two victims' injuries were non-life-threatening.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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