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Recent Examples of incision
There is a unique anatomical panel embedded in this wrap that supports and protects your episiotomy incisions and perineal tears.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
But two nurses gave dramatically different accounts, saying Williamson was in no condition to be interviewed because of a painful open abdominal incision that required a continuous intravenous feed of morphine.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike the older strip method (which required cutting a band of scalp from the back of the head and left a prominent linear scar), FUE extracts individual follicles through tiny circular incisions.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026
Use a sharp knife to make a crosswise incision on top of burratas.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2026
But two nurses gave dramatically different accounts, saying Williamson was in no condition to be interviewed because of a painful open abdominal incision that required a continuous intravenous feed of morphine.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Unlike the older strip method (which required cutting a band of scalp from the back of the head and left a prominent linear scar), FUE extracts individual follicles through tiny circular incisions.
—Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 16 Jan. 2026
Use a sharp knife to make a crosswise incision on top of burratas.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incision
Noun
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Luciana wore a strapless black dress with a slit in the back, black heels, and chandelier earrings, while Matt wore a gray suit for the occasion.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
11 Feb. 2026
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The sleeveless top has a roomy silhouette with side slits, while the pants are slightly flared and cropped above the ankle.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Van Der Beek later revealed that the tears weren’t scripted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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With help from her nurse, Lorraine, Jeanne sat up, and wiped tears from her eyes.—
Allegra Goodman,
Literary Hub,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Incision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incision. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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