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Recent Examples of abrasion
Brown fled the scene and was apprehended later on Wednesday with abrasions on his knees and a bloodied face.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
The waterproof construction and rubber toes ensure your feet stay dry and free from abrasions.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Washing inside out also helps prevent color loss from abrasion, which can leave dark colors looking faded.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Female flies lay hundreds of eggs in even the tiniest abrasion.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2025
The waterproof construction and rubber toes ensure your feet stay dry and free from abrasions.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Washing inside out also helps prevent color loss from abrasion, which can leave dark colors looking faded.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2025
Female flies lay hundreds of eggs in even the tiniest abrasion.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasion
bruise
Noun
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Common Uses and Benefits of Epsom Salt People use Epsom salt for various ailments, including arthritis, ingrown toenails, sunburns, and minor injuries like bruises, scratches, and sprains.—
Mira Miller,
Verywell Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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Stewart missed 13 games this season because of a bone bruise on her right knee.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasion. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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