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Recent Examples of lacerations
Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.
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Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Examination of the body revealed no evidence of traumatic injury, including no bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries, Fisher said in the statement.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The shaver’s gold-foil covers are hypoallergenic and allow for a close shave without harmful lacerations.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Furlow was found early Sunday morning in a rear alley on the 2700 block of North Opal, lying on the ground with severe facial lacerations, police said.
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Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
When an officer attempted to remove the individual, the person allegedly punched the officer in the face multiple times, causing lacerations that required medical treatment.
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Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Responding officers found a woman suffering from multiple lacerations, Power said.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 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.
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Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an examination found no evidence of traumatic injury, including bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries.
—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Examination of the body revealed no evidence of traumatic injury, including no bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation or other external injuries, Fisher said in the statement.
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Kc Baker,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The shaver’s gold-foil covers are hypoallergenic and allow for a close shave without harmful lacerations.
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Bria McNeal,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
Furlow was found early Sunday morning in a rear alley on the 2700 block of North Opal, lying on the ground with severe facial lacerations, police said.
—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
When an officer attempted to remove the individual, the person allegedly punched the officer in the face multiple times, causing lacerations that required medical treatment.
—
Josh Margolin,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Responding officers found a woman suffering from multiple lacerations, Power said.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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The cap-sleeve tee has pintucked pleats across the chest, side slits, and a subtly relaxed fit.
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The pair of breezy pants feature a tie at the waist and thigh-high slits on either side of her legs, creating the illusion of a wrap skirt.
Noun
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Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after scoring his first goal against Algeria and said after that match his tears came following some tough days not related to soccer.
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Lionel Messi was overcome with emotion after scoring his first goal against Algeria, and said after that match his tears came following some tough days not related to soccer.
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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.
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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.
Noun
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The neoprene construction is soft to the touch, but cushioned enough to protect glasses from scratches and bumps.
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Schwarber and Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams were late scratches; Schwarber with low back tightness and Abrams with left side tightness.
Noun
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Puncture wounds are a classic example, but lacerations, fractures that break the skin, burns, crush injuries and even relatively minor cuts can also pose a risk if they are contaminated with dirt or debris.
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The boy later died from his injuries at the hospital.
Cite this Entry
“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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