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an injured or diseased spot or area on or in the body
skin lesions a brain lesion
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Recent Examples of lesion
These are Koplik spots—tiny white lesions in the mouth.
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Though scientists first speculated that his death was caused by an animal attack, the claims were never investigated until recently, when researchers reanalyzed the lesions and traumatic injuries using a technique called optic magnification.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
Carlsson underwent surgery on his left thigh to repair a Morel-Lavallée lesion.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The most common problem was persistent lesions in one or more areas of the body.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Though scientists first speculated that his death was caused by an animal attack, the claims were never investigated until recently, when researchers reanalyzed the lesions and traumatic injuries using a technique called optic magnification.
—Sara Novak, Scientific American, 27 Jan. 2026
Carlsson underwent surgery on his left thigh to repair a Morel-Lavallée lesion.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The most common problem was persistent lesions in one or more areas of the body.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesion
Noun
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Today, Cordell reflects on his beating stoically.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Outside spending and guidance, Amazon's reported fourth quarter results were solid, with revenue and operating income beating expectations.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Schwesinger also battled through an ankle injury this season, playing 16 of 17 games for Kevin Stefanski’s club.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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After several years of gradual development amid shifting roles and a major shoulder injury, Dosunmu cemented himself as an elite two-way player this season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Lesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesion. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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