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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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The piping adds an athletic flair to the mock-neck sweater and sweatpant set, and small slits on the front of the hems add extra interest.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Desmond Castle stands watch beyond the village park—its stone battlements and arrow slits recalling Norman skirmishes and feudal lords.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Through tears, the father of slain Nasir Delaney-Rowland shared a statement in court that his son was one of a kind.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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There were toasts, happy tears and everyone is thrilled for them.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The same method as cleaning linoleum works for buffing scratches or scuffs out of patent leather, soft white leather, sneaker midsoles, or vinyl.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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On the flip side, scratches can be complicated to remove, and any fingerprints and hard water can leave marks on your sink.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But injuries and salary cap constraints have largely derailed the 49ers, who went just 6-11 in 2024.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Having received treatment for numerous injuries during the tournament, Muchová left the court for a medical timeout between sets.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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