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Recent Examples of contusion
The Lakers could also be without guard Marcus Smart, who has missed the last three games because of a right ankle contusion.
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Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Portland played its third straight game without forward Vit Krejci (left calf contusion).
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Portland played its third straight game without forward Vit Krejci (left calf contusion).
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Bader, 31, dealt with a right thumb contusion right before playing for Team Israel during the World Baseball Classic, but was able to participate in the tournament without restrictions.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Portland played its third straight game without forward Vit Krejci (left calf contusion).
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Portland played its third straight game without forward Vit Krejci (left calf contusion).
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Bader, 31, dealt with a right thumb contusion right before playing for Team Israel during the World Baseball Classic, but was able to participate in the tournament without restrictions.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusion
bruise
Noun
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The bearded blueliner has skated through the bumps and bruises that come with delivering checks and deflecting slap shots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rescuers evacuated her with injuries including bruises and lacerations, but her dog Molly was left behind near the Arahura River.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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