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 The victim suffered multiple injuries, including lacerations and bruises. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Metal of any size can cause health issues in dogs like lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract, according to the notice. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026 Metal of any size, especially sharp pieces, can lead to serious health issues in dogs, including lacerations in the mouth and gastrointestinal tract. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 24 Aug. 2026 The fourth victim was a 77-year-old woman who suffered minor lacerations and was taken to the hospital. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 The girl suffered three lacerations to her upper leg and was taken by family members to Suburban Hospital in Bethesda for treatment. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Responding officers with the sheriff's department said the pilot's injuries consisted of minor lacerations to his face. — Jennifer Watts, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 Most of these lacerations were in my arm, shoulder, and upper back. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 Victim 2, who is a Miami-Dade Fire Rescue employee according to the New York Times, was repeatedly struck with canes and paddles and bled through his underwear and pants because of lacerations to his buttocks, according to the warrant. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
  1. slits
  2. tears
  3. fractures
  4. scratches
  5. injuries
Noun
  • Female cicadas can cause minor damage to trees by creating slits in branches, leading to browning or drooping tips.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Side slits encourage airflow on hot, sticky days, and there are two for stashing small essentials.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of slits
Noun
  • At a memorial service at Oslo Cathedral, the king did not hide his tears.
    — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Her thoughts would turn to her daughter, and the tears would just flow.
    — John Biemer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 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
  • Regularly inspect your spatulas for any sign of wear, including loose components, cracks, scratches or dents.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Given that matte white finishes are sometimes made out of enamel, scratches and chips are a possibility, Bennett shares.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of scratches
Noun
  • No details on injuries or fatalities were included in the post, which asked community members for video footage, photographs or any information related to the shooting.
    — Daniel McFadin, Arkansas Online, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The victim, who hasn't been publicly identified, was treated at the scene by Santa Monica PD officers until paramedics took him to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of injuries

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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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