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 Bellin has visible bloody lacerations to her nose, face, hand and legs. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 The ensuing head-on collision when his car drifted into an oncoming lane left Shanahan with broken bones, facial lacerations, a concussion and regrets. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026 She was admitted to Rhode Island Hospital with injuries that included bilateral internal carotid artery dissection, liver and spleen lacerations, multiple rib fractures, and a ruptured diaphragm. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026 Joe Taunton said his wife suffered a severe leg injury and extensive internal injuries, including damage to her small and large intestines, liver lacerations and a ruptured diaphragm that caused one of her lungs to collapse. — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
  1. slits
  2. tears
  3. fractures
  4. scratches
  5. injuries
Noun
  • The campaign showcases Diesel’s creased denim treated with resin, 3-D denim, trompe l’oeil cable knit denim and the new regular-fit D-Heel jean, which has hidden vertical slits near the ankle, perfect for slipping through a stiletto heel.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its material is breathable and wrinkle-resistant, and the midi hemline has two side slits that make the dress easy to move in.
    — Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of slits
Noun
  • There were some tears in the audience and more than a few on the stage.
    — Tom Selleck, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
  • When told her testimony was done, Tina burst into tears in front of the jury and buried her face in a tissue.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 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
  • From a functionality perspective, fireclay is non-porous and resists stains, scratches, and everyday wear while maintaining its appearance over time, says Bartel.
    — Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Barry Morphew was seen on video buffing scratches on the other driver's car with a T-shirt and his hand.
    — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of scratches
Noun
  • The defender sustained the injuries following a late challenge from Van Bommel, 22, in the final stages of the league match at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
    — Ali Rampling, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • MacDonald’s first big leaguer was Scott Oberg, pitched five productive seasons with the Rockies before injuries shortened his career in 2019.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of injuries

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