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Recent Examples of lacerations
Furlow was found lying in the alleyway suffering from severe lacerations to her face, police said.
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Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 10 June 2026
When an officer attempted to remove the individual, the person allegedly punched the officer in the face multiple times, causing lacerations that required medical treatment.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Responding officers found a woman suffering from multiple lacerations, Power said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
He was hospitalized and diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Since its discovery, there was a belief that the bite of a Komodo could be lethal because it was said that, in addition to its potential to inflict severe lacerations, the animal’s saliva was so bacteria-laden that infection and septicemia could disable or kill a deer or buffalo.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
He was hospitalized and suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, a spokesperson for Giuliani said at the time.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Seven officers sustained injuries from minor burns to lacerations and were treated at the hospital, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in an update.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Limon sustained numerous lacerations and stab wounds, court records showed.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 10 June 2026
When an officer attempted to remove the individual, the person allegedly punched the officer in the face multiple times, causing lacerations that required medical treatment.
—Josh Margolin, ABC News, 7 June 2026
Responding officers found a woman suffering from multiple lacerations, Power said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 May 2026
He was hospitalized and diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Since its discovery, there was a belief that the bite of a Komodo could be lethal because it was said that, in addition to its potential to inflict severe lacerations, the animal’s saliva was so bacteria-laden that infection and septicemia could disable or kill a deer or buffalo.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
He was hospitalized and suffered a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg, a spokesperson for Giuliani said at the time.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Seven officers sustained injuries from minor burns to lacerations and were treated at the hospital, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said in an update.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 30 Apr. 2026
Limon sustained numerous lacerations and stab wounds, court records showed.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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These pants sit high on the waist, creating a leg-lengthening effect, and the side slits at the hem are perfect for showing off your Cushionaire sandals.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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The original creator opted to piece her garland together by cutting identical slits in the bottom and top of each strip, then sliding them together to create a chain.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Korda gasped, covered her mouth, waved to the crowd and wiped away tears.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Just over an hour into opening statements into the vessel homicide and manslaughter trial of George Pino, who crashed his boat into a Biscayne Bay channel marker almost four years ago, killing a teenage girl, the Doral real estate broker broke down in tears.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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Within days, Jesni was released from the hospital with a few scratches and not a single broken bone.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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Use a non-abrasive cleaning tool like a microfiber cloth to prevent scratches.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Victor Rivas, 40, sustained injuries to his arms and was treated at a hospital before he was booked into jail on allegations of driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and being a fugitive from adjacent Jefferson Parish, Louisiana State Police said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The driver was also taken to Saint Joseph Medical Center with unknown injuries.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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