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Recent Examples of incision
For most patients, a surgery does not begin with an incision or end when they are wheeled out of the operating room.
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Nandan Lad, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
First, Fitzpatrick underwent a minimally invasive operation to remove his kidney through a small incision.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The scissors work great, but because the props team punctured the uterus to assist in the incision, the amniotic liquid started leaking out, seeping into the prosthetic torso Wolf is strapped into.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The doctor also made a cross incision at the site of the bite.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
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Nandan Lad, Time, 27 Apr. 2026
First, Fitzpatrick underwent a minimally invasive operation to remove his kidney through a small incision.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The scissors work great, but because the props team punctured the uterus to assist in the incision, the amniotic liquid started leaking out, seeping into the prosthetic torso Wolf is strapped into.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
The doctor also made a cross incision at the site of the bite.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incision
Noun
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Naggoo Printed Split Maxi Dress with Pockets With a stretchy wrinkle-free fabric, vibrant print, chic side slit, and two side pockets, this summery dress checks every box for style and comfort.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Moore also wore a lavender off-the-shoulder gown crafted from sheer, shimmering fabric, complete with a flowing train and thigh-high slit that revealed matching lavender heels.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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His brother-in-law, a bachelor in his mid-fifties who lived in Ain el-Mreisseh, called him in tears.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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And then there were the reports that Prince William wasn’t pleased that Harry appeared to be rushing into marrying the American former TV actor and that either Meghan or Kate Middleton were left in tears over a particularly contentious fitting for bridesmaids’ dresses.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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