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Recent Examples of abrasion
This material will tolerate solar radiation, wide temperature ranges and regolith abrasion.
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Corbett’s autopsy report revealed abrasions on his forehead, under his eye, and on his shoulder blades.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Medical examiner found Nichols' cause of death was homicide
Dr. Marco Ross, the chief medical examiner for the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, said Nichols had multiple injuries including abrasions and bruises across his body.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Material innovations include nylon blends that help denim reduce abrasion and reflective denim for safety.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Apr. 2025
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James Morris, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Corbett’s autopsy report revealed abrasions on his forehead, under his eye, and on his shoulder blades.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 May 2025
Medical examiner found Nichols' cause of death was homicide
Dr. Marco Ross, the chief medical examiner for the West Tennessee Regional Forensic Center, said Nichols had multiple injuries including abrasions and bruises across his body.
—Jack Armstrong, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Material innovations include nylon blends that help denim reduce abrasion and reflective denim for safety.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasion
bruise
Noun
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Doctors at the University of Chicago’s Comer Children’s Hospital said the girl had signs of abuse — including she was covered in bruises, had two black eyes, scratches and abdominal trauma.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2025
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According to prosecutors, the woman was found naked, with several bruises on her body, a broken finger, and unable to move on her own.—
Salvador Hernandez,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasion. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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