lacerations

Definition of lacerationsnext
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 Limon sustained numerous lacerations and stab wounds, court records showed. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026 According to the lawsuit, Diaw suffered lacerations on his head and torn ligaments in his leg from the attack. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 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 An autopsy conducted by the Pinellas County Medical Examiner’s Office found numerous lacerations and stab wounds on Limon’s body. Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 27 Apr. 2026 Abugharbie also had numerous lacerations on his body, including his left and right legs, the court documents state. Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026 Nurse Raychana Sinclair testified that the victim had lacerations to his head. City News Service, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 The bicyclist suffered lacerations to the left arm as well as trauma to the body, and was listed in fair condition at Mount Sinai. Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 The 84-year-old sustained face and head lacerations, and the 65-year-old man sustained similar injuries in addition to an open skull fracture. Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
  • The skirt, with its front and back slits and pockets, echo the design details found in Beckham's namesake ready-to-wear collection, which similarly blends feminine and utilitarian elements.
    Claire Peltier, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • When a single photon is sent through the wall, classical physics assumes that the photon will travel through either of the slits and reach the other side.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • McEntire, Stefani and Legend were brought to tears by Carter's emotional performance.
    Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Tatum also knows the value of peer support after leaning on players like Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Dejounte Murray — all of whom suffered Achilles tears last season — during his recovery.
    Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Uncle Mo and Forte were late scratches.
    Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Skipping this step—and dragging loose, abrasive particles under a wet cloth—could lead to scratches on your floors.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The company has received 5,952 reports involving DC-DC converter replacements, but these have resulted in no accidents or injuries.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The victim, who has not been identified, suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, local fire authorities told Reuters, citing eyewitness accounts.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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