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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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This year's event, which is hosted by Chelsea Handler, also drew Teyana Taylor, Jessica Biel, Meghann Fahy and more stars who stepped out in classic silhouettes, modern suiting, dangerously high slits and so much more.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Fixmatti Two-Piece Knit Sweatsuit Between the high-neckline, side slits, cuffed hemline, and wide-leg pants, this Fixmatti Two-Piece Knit Sweatsuit screams quiet luxury.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Christopher Patterson's mother held back tears as his family and friends gathered on Friday outside the home where the 23-year-old lost his life two days before.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Narrated by Colm Feore and James Hyndman in the English and French versions of the movie, respectively, the 17-minute stop-motion short follows a poor young boy who discovers a girl whose tears, evoked by a sad home life, turn into pristine pearls.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 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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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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Liability coverage pays for injuries or property damage you, the driver, cause to others during an accident.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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The agent, who suffered injuries to his arm and hand, fired his Taser at the man during the encounter, records show.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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