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Recent Examples of abrasion
It’s made with three layers, including an inner tube that’s drinking water safe, a middle layer that adds strength, and an outermost layer that’s UV, mold, and abrasion resistant.
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
One person is believed to have suffered a leg fracture and at least a dozen people were treated on-scene for minor abrasions.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Geneva police officers found a woman having difficulty walking on her own, with abrasions and bruising on her face, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
In some cases, synthetics will last longer than pure merino, particularly in scenarios where abrasion is a major source of wear.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
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Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2025
One person is believed to have suffered a leg fracture and at least a dozen people were treated on-scene for minor abrasions.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Geneva police officers found a woman having difficulty walking on her own, with abrasions and bruising on her face, officials said.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
In some cases, synthetics will last longer than pure merino, particularly in scenarios where abrasion is a major source of wear.
—Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasion
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He’s appeared in only 170 games since then due to plantar fasciitis, a bone bruise in his foot, heel issues, a broken finger, a back strain, a lower rib contusion and now further back issues.—
Beth Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
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Key Documentary Players Meet at CPH:DOX to Ponder Alternatives After ‘Streamers Went to the Right’ Now 20, Martin admits that the subsequent years in the rough-and-tumble entertainment business left some bruises.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasion. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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