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Recent Examples of lacerations
The bicyclist suffered lacerations to the left arm as well as trauma to the body, and was listed in fair condition at Mount Sinai.
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Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Almost one year later, Mortimer exclusively opened up to PEOPLE about her volatile relationship with Fanjul; she was hospitalized with head lacerations on Christmas Day in 2013, and her car windshield was broken during another brutal fight between the two, according to police reports.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Three victims, ages 65 to 84, sustained non-life-threatening injuries including lacerations to the head and face and a fractured skull.
—Julie Walker, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Two victims sustained lacerations to the head and face, Tisch said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The 70-year-old sustained shoulder lacerations.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
One victim suffered a skull fracture and severe lacerations, Tisch said.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The 84-year-old man had significant lacerations to his head and face, Tisch said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Both were evaluated with minor lacerations and stab wounds, and one victim was transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Almost one year later, Mortimer exclusively opened up to PEOPLE about her volatile relationship with Fanjul; she was hospitalized with head lacerations on Christmas Day in 2013, and her car windshield was broken during another brutal fight between the two, according to police reports.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
Three victims, ages 65 to 84, sustained non-life-threatening injuries including lacerations to the head and face and a fractured skull.
—Julie Walker, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Two victims sustained lacerations to the head and face, Tisch said.
—Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 Apr. 2026
The 70-year-old sustained shoulder lacerations.
—Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
One victim suffered a skull fracture and severe lacerations, Tisch said.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The 84-year-old man had significant lacerations to his head and face, Tisch said.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
Both were evaluated with minor lacerations and stab wounds, and one victim was transported to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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Its large leaves develop holes and slits that have earned it the name Swiss cheese plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Apr. 2026
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The comfy frock is midi-length, features subtle side slits, and is made from a lightweight, stretchy material.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Vince won the case at trial, though Linda was reportedly left in tears when an exchange in court revealed another Vince affair.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Troy Brown was in tears Monday while talking about his son, who died in the shooting.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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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
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The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
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Aloe vera, for example, will always remind me of my grandmother, who grew the the medicinal plant to sooth my sunburns and scratches.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
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Just a few scratches on the shoulder.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Arizona State’s Jordyn Tyson could be an option, but his injuries (knee as a freshman, collarbone as a junior, hamstring as a senior) are troubling.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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All season, the Lightning have been able to overcome injuries to key players, especially among their defenseman group.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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