as in to bruise
to cut (someone's flesh) deeply or roughly
The broken glass lacerated his feet. The patient's hand was severely lacerated.
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Recent Examples of lacerate
James Pearce,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Some of the women were bleeding from their reproductive organs, while others had blood dripping from slashes on their breasts, their bodies having been lacerated with a sharp instrument.
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Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
15 Dec. 2024
The Georgia native suffered a lacerated liver in the Buffs’ win over CSU in the 2023 Rocky Mountain Showdown and missed three games, returning for a 46-43 home loss to Stanford.
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Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Lang lacerated his right thumb after colliding with the hoardings at the Anfield Road end of the ground during the closing stages of Liverpool’s 4-1 victory on aggregate.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Some of the women were bleeding from their reproductive organs, while others had blood dripping from slashes on their breasts, their bodies having been lacerated with a sharp instrument.
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Literary Hub,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Again, Hunter was limited to nine games in 2023, this time after taking a late hit against Colorado State that left him with a lacerated liver.
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Ralph D. Russo,
The Athletic,
15 Dec. 2024
The Georgia native suffered a lacerated liver in the Buffs’ win over CSU in the 2023 Rocky Mountain Showdown and missed three games, returning for a 46-43 home loss to Stanford.
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Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
12 Oct. 2024
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Take two mint crowns, lightly bruise them with your fingers, and stick them against the inside close to the straw.
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The operatives take the drives and release Jane, who is bruised and bloodied.
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Ground beef and veggies are topped with mashed potatoes and shredded cheese before going in the oven.
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In this dish, the traditional South American flatbread is typically filled with cheese, black beans, sweet plantain and shredded beef.
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He is believed to be in hiding after reportedly being wounded in the airstrike that killed his father.
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He reportedly was wounded in the attack that killed his father and has not been seen publicly since the war began.
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Eric_Lynxweiler | Courtesy of Latinos in Heritage Conservation The Silver Platter, with its faded crimson awning along a stretch in Los Angeles’ Westlake District, doesn’t look like much from the outside.
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The faded fabric, buttery-soft cotton, and contrast-trim neckline lend it a vintage vibe that won’t look out of place when paired with more contemporary pieces.
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The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
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Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.
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“Lacerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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