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Recent Examples of lacerations
The woman was left with lacerations and bruises to her face, head, legs and arms, according to court documents.
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Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Htoo managed to wrestle the knife away from his attacker, but not before sustaining deep lacerations to his shoulder, neck and hands.
—Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Wolfe, who has been dating Cline since 2021, was transported via ambulance to the hospital and treated for a broken nose, injured knee, and facial lacerations requiring stitches, according to his representatives.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
About 17% of the whales had major injuries such as lacerations from propellers, amputations or blunt trauma.
—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
Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Htoo managed to wrestle the knife away from his attacker, but not before sustaining deep lacerations to his shoulder, neck and hands.
—Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Wolfe, who has been dating Cline since 2021, was transported via ambulance to the hospital and treated for a broken nose, injured knee, and facial lacerations requiring stitches, according to his representatives.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
About 17% of the whales had major injuries such as lacerations from propellers, amputations or blunt trauma.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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Place the parchment circle with the slits in it over the apples.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Sep. 2025
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The hems are finished with seamed details and side slits.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Specifically, in Nabers' case, that injury occurred on what has become a notorious turf surface at MetLife Stadium, which has also claimed other players' seasons to serious injuries, including multiple ACL and Achilles tears.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In August, the manager for Chris Brown surprised Monica with a new Maybach, bringing her to tears.—
Essence,
Essence,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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They’re made of heavy-duty, durable ceramic with a glass porcelain finish and are resistant to scratches.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Consistent cleaning routines and safe storage habits help prevent smudges, scratches, and buildup.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Celtics star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles in that second-round series, and Pacers floor general Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in Game 7 of the NBA Finals, and those two injuries have opened up the East.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Admittedly, Howe had hoped to alter his side more in 2023-24, making four changes following the draw at Milan, but injuries and suspensions restricted his ability to do so.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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