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Recent Examples of abrasions
Crump said the pathologist noted injury patterns on Kohen’s body caused by debris in the bullet’s wake and displayed a picture showing several abrasions on the child’s right torso.
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Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
The officer suffered fractured ribs, abrasions and bruising and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said.
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Mauricio Maldonado,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The sharp microscopic pieces in DE cause abrasions in the soft bodies of chiggers and break down their protective exoskeleton.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Why This Matters for Cornea Healing Traumatic ocular surface injuries affect more than 1 million Americans each year, and severe dry eye disease and corneal abrasions affect millions more.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The man had bruising around both eyes, blood around his mouth and abrasions on his shoulder, back and back of his neck.
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Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
The driver died at the scene, and an ambulance service transported the remainder of the passengers to the hospital to treat several broken fingers, concussions, bruises, abrasions and a broken femur, per PSN Zrt.
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Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
The dry process creates abrasions, whiskers and ripped details either by hand or with laser technology, which Curtin said is more efficient and less labor-intensive.
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ABC News,
28 May 2026
Corneal abrasions require treatment with antibiotics to prevent infection.
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Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
Bracey Harris,
NBC news,
1 July 2026
The officer suffered fractured ribs, abrasions and bruising and was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment, police said.
—
Mauricio Maldonado,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
The sharp microscopic pieces in DE cause abrasions in the soft bodies of chiggers and break down their protective exoskeleton.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
Why This Matters for Cornea Healing Traumatic ocular surface injuries affect more than 1 million Americans each year, and severe dry eye disease and corneal abrasions affect millions more.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
The man had bruising around both eyes, blood around his mouth and abrasions on his shoulder, back and back of his neck.
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Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2026
The driver died at the scene, and an ambulance service transported the remainder of the passengers to the hospital to treat several broken fingers, concussions, bruises, abrasions and a broken femur, per PSN Zrt.
—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
The dry process creates abrasions, whiskers and ripped details either by hand or with laser technology, which Curtin said is more efficient and less labor-intensive.
—
ABC News,
28 May 2026
Corneal abrasions require treatment with antibiotics to prevent infection.
—
Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasions
bruises
Noun
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According to Globo, the woman had multiple bruises on her breasts, neck and lips.
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Thomas showed photos to CBS News Chicago Investigators of blood left behind from the gash to the back of his head, and scrapes and bruises to his face.
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“Abrasions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasions. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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