as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the scars left by carelessly scratching the car door with one's keys
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as in to bruise
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Recent Examples of scar
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
In the aftermath, a burn scar was visible in front of the courthouse building.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 June 2025
Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Earlier stages, when scarring is less severe, are reversible.
—Anthony Villiotti, Health, 10 May 2025
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Noun
The flag also sports a few notable battle scars that highlight its incredible provenance.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2025
In the aftermath, a burn scar was visible in front of the courthouse building.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 3 June 2025
Verb
The lack of confidence from some in Leafs Nation has to do with that playoff scarring during this eight-year run.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Earlier stages, when scarring is less severe, are reversible.
—Anthony Villiotti, Health, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scar
Verb
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Now, after last year’s bruising war with Israel, Hezbollah is much weaker and Lebanon’s new political leaders sense an opportunity to revitalize the economy once again with help from wealthy neighbors.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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The Rebellion cruised to the playoffs thanks to a combination of a powerful rushing game and a bruising defense.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Photos showing Rihanna bloodied and bruised after the attack were leaked to the public at the time, forever altering Brown's reputation and kicking off more than a decade of legal troubles.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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During Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, longtime official Scott Foster was bloodied after taking a hit to the face.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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How many people died on D-Day? On D-Day alone, around 4,440 Allied troops were confirmed dead, according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), with more than 5,800 troops wounded or missing.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Another influx of 184 wounded arrived at the Red Cross field hospital June 3, the ICRC said in a statement; 19 were declared dead on arrival, and eight more died of their wounds not long afterwards.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Stone had to tear that idea apart to even begin to express himself freely but never quite shook anyone’s pining for his art to be more or less in line with what the industry thought Black music sounded like: Motown, jazz, and gospel rolled up in a ball.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Give the hydrangea blooms a generous coating of hairspray, spritzing a few inches away in order not to disturb or tear the individual petals.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2025
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The Grizzlies gashed Minnesota to the tune of 72 points in the first half, using an up-tempo attack that consistently had the Wolves on their heels.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
11 Apr. 2025
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One fisherman named Akhmad, who like many Indonesians uses only one name, said he was hit by a metal hook and forced to work even after being injured on the job by a load of fish that gashed open his leg to the bone.—
Julie Watson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Tigers blew out West Virginia 16-9 and 12-5 in two meetings in the Baton Rouge Super Regional last weekend.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Inside the building, images showed metal plates of uneaten food on cafeteria-style tables – with a wall now blown out from the impact.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Elder told the outlet those who sought medical attention at UMC had injuries ranging from severe head injuries and lacerated spleens to bullet grazes and multiple broken bones.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Deputies found her body only partially clothed and had two black eyes, swollen and lacerated lips and other facial injuries.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Shortly after, in June 2024, an 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after a bison gored her near Yellowstone Lake.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In 2022, a 25-year-old woman was gored by a bison and tossed 10 feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park, rangers said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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“Scar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scar. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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