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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 lesions
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
After eight weeks, 75% of participants treated with the Corvus pill, called soquelitinib, achieved at least a 75% improvement in the extent and severity of skin lesions — an efficacy metric known as EASI 75 — compared to 20% of participants offered a placebo, the company said.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
The most common problem was persistent lesions in one or more areas of the body.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026
Teeth become diseased with decay and resorptive lesions and, when removed, these cats often lead much happier and more comfortable lives.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
These can range from pigment and texture issues, acne, to severe sun damage, more extensive wrinkles, and lesions.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
According to the Cleveland Clinic, vocal cord lesions are growths that form on the vocal cords, typically as a result of a person overusing or misusing their voice.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
One of Kinondo Kwetu’s proudest achievements has been the foundation of a local hospital, where more than 1000 babies were delivered in a year, malaria infections are cured, and pre-cancerous lesions are identified using AI methods developed in collaboration with Swedish researchers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
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
After eight weeks, 75% of participants treated with the Corvus pill, called soquelitinib, achieved at least a 75% improvement in the extent and severity of skin lesions — an efficacy metric known as EASI 75 — compared to 20% of participants offered a placebo, the company said.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
The most common problem was persistent lesions in one or more areas of the body.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026
Teeth become diseased with decay and resorptive lesions and, when removed, these cats often lead much happier and more comfortable lives.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
These can range from pigment and texture issues, acne, to severe sun damage, more extensive wrinkles, and lesions.
—Essence, 8 Jan. 2026
According to the Cleveland Clinic, vocal cord lesions are growths that form on the vocal cords, typically as a result of a person overusing or misusing their voice.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
One of Kinondo Kwetu’s proudest achievements has been the foundation of a local hospital, where more than 1000 babies were delivered in a year, malaria infections are cured, and pre-cancerous lesions are identified using AI methods developed in collaboration with Swedish researchers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesions
Noun
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Former detainees and human rights organizations have documented systematic torture and severe abuses inside the facility, including beatings, electric shocks, suspension by limbs, prolonged stress positions and other degrading treatment.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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The morality police patrol streets and other public areas looking for violators, who face arrest, fines, beatings, or detention.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Maye is unable to participate because of the Patriots advancing to the Super Bowl, while Herbert and Allen dealt with injuries at the end of their seasons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Since mid-2025, federal immigration agents, including ICE officers, have shot at people at least 16 times during enforcement operations, resulting in multiple injuries and four confirmed deaths.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Lesions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesions. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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