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Recent Examples of laceration
The department said officers responded and found the victim with multiple stab wounds and lacerations to the head.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Blood pooled in the garbage can, according to officials, and the teen had stab wounds and lacerations all over her body.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Five people were injured during the incident -- an 11-year-old girl with a broken leg, a 5-year-old boy with cuts and a head laceration, a 22-year-old man with abrasions to his head and a 73-year-old man who sustained a concussion, the sheriff's department said in a statement.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 July 2025
Henderson received minor injuries, including lacerations and bruises.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 7 July 2025
Blood pooled in the garbage can, according to officials, and the teen had stab wounds and lacerations all over her body.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2025
Five people were injured during the incident -- an 11-year-old girl with a broken leg, a 5-year-old boy with cuts and a head laceration, a 22-year-old man with abrasions to his head and a 73-year-old man who sustained a concussion, the sheriff's department said in a statement.
—Alex Stone, ABC News, 10 July 2025
Henderson received minor injuries, including lacerations and bruises.
—Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
Noun
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Made with a blend of linen and rayon, these comfy pants are the perfect amount of baggy, with two convenient side pockets and side slits that add even more breathability.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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Vonn also had an unfortunate mishap while walking the red carpet in a strapless dress with a daring slit that went all the way up to her hip bone, showing off her muscular leg and giving a glimpse of her underwear.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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Haaland went on an absolute tear, scoring 11 goals in seven games—including a pair of hat tricks—before making his Champions League debut in September 2019 against Genk, the Belgian side.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
31 July 2025
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Gwen Duggins, whose daughter Kiah Duggins was on the American Airlines plane, was one of many seen wiping tears from their eyes while listening to the audio of the flight radio transmissions.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Each telling a way to mend the gashes in memory, each telling a chance to colour the details that won’t hold.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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When Jeffrey tried to push past him, Fleming smashed him in the face with the gun, opening up a gash over his eye.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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Millions of hoses are being recalled across the country after hundreds have ruptured during use, causing nearly 30 injuries, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
29 July 2025
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When Grayson Allen went down two games into the 2024 playoffs with an ankle injury, the Suns didn’t have the adequate depth to replace him.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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As paranoia builds and fractures deepen, the lines between purpose, fear, and identity blur.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 July 2025
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Today, youth distress and crime reflect a deep social fracture, one that can only be healed by addressing the root causes of social exclusion, school dropout, and chronic unemployment.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
23 July 2025
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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