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Recent Examples of lacerations
About 17% of the whales had major injuries such as lacerations from propellers, amputations or blunt trauma.
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Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Giuliani suffered a fractured vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Ragusa said Giuliani was transported to a nearby trauma center where he was found with a fractured thoracic vertebra and multiple lacerations and contusions.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Getty Images Key Facts Giuliani, 81, was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions in addition to unspecified injuries to his left arm and leg after his vehicle was struck from behind late Saturday, according to spokesperson Michael Ragusa.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The defect poses a risk of lacerations, impact injuries, and hearing damage.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where she was listed in fair condition with injuries to a shoulder and lacerations to the body.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
There have been multiple reports of falls, resulting in 14 reports of injuries, varying from head trauma to other body fractures, bruising and lacerations, the CSPC's notice says.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
As the mother touched the paw to investigate it, the dog allegedly attacked the 1-year-old, biting the child in the head area causing lacerations and bleeding, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Giuliani suffered a fractured vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Ragusa said Giuliani was transported to a nearby trauma center where he was found with a fractured thoracic vertebra and multiple lacerations and contusions.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Getty Images Key Facts Giuliani, 81, was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions in addition to unspecified injuries to his left arm and leg after his vehicle was struck from behind late Saturday, according to spokesperson Michael Ragusa.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The defect poses a risk of lacerations, impact injuries, and hearing damage.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
The victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn where she was listed in fair condition with injuries to a shoulder and lacerations to the body.
—Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025
There have been multiple reports of falls, resulting in 14 reports of injuries, varying from head trauma to other body fractures, bruising and lacerations, the CSPC's notice says.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
As the mother touched the paw to investigate it, the dog allegedly attacked the 1-year-old, biting the child in the head area causing lacerations and bleeding, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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Laying in an almost illusion deconstruction, the black fabric featured cutouts to reveal the white corset beneath the bustline in a plunging V shape and at the sides, along with waist-high slits on either side of the front of the skirt.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Sep. 2025
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Net pots are plastic containers with slits that allow roots to grow through.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Click the video below to see a sweet brotherly reunion filled with the kind of hug that comes with happy tears and pure joy.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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This test evaluates the quantity and quality of your tears to diagnose dry eye syndrome.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The array of ferocious brushstrokes, scratches, and painterly drips amplify the complex dialogue, inviting the viewer’s interpretation.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Propelled by one of guitarist Wes Borland’s hypnotic riffs, crunching beats, old-school record scratches and the group’s signature shouty choruses, the whole thing comes crashing to a close with a pummeling final chorus that finally nods to the country star in the title.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, a father of two, was rushed to the hospital following the shooting, but later died of his injuries.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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