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Recent Examples of lacerations
Arielle Konig was treated for severe lacerations and stayed at the hospital for one night.
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Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
A week earlier, an emergency rescue helicopter found the woman with bruises and lacerations after a fall at a rocky spot at the waterfall on the South Island's West Coast.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening lacerations, Carrasco said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
His partner, suffering from severe head lacerations and five broken ribs and unable to get the two-way radio working, stumbled two miles to the nearest dwelling and was then driven to the nearest phone.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
He was taken to a hospital for treatment of lacerations to his arms from breaking the window, police said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Narain suffered lacerations to his face, red marks on his shoulder and bruising on his leg.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Surgeons found the girl with what prosecutors described as significant internal injuries, including a fractured posterior rib, liver and spleen lacerations and significant internal bleeding.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
My son suffered a concussion, facial lacerations requiring stitches, and lost an adult tooth that will require years of dental work.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
A week earlier, an emergency rescue helicopter found the woman with bruises and lacerations after a fall at a rocky spot at the waterfall on the South Island's West Coast.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The victim was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening lacerations, Carrasco said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
His partner, suffering from severe head lacerations and five broken ribs and unable to get the two-way radio working, stumbled two miles to the nearest dwelling and was then driven to the nearest phone.
—Dave Duffey, Outdoor Life, 26 Mar. 2026
He was taken to a hospital for treatment of lacerations to his arms from breaking the window, police said.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Narain suffered lacerations to his face, red marks on his shoulder and bruising on his leg.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
Surgeons found the girl with what prosecutors described as significant internal injuries, including a fractured posterior rib, liver and spleen lacerations and significant internal bleeding.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
My son suffered a concussion, facial lacerations requiring stitches, and lost an adult tooth that will require years of dental work.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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The comfy frock is midi-length, features subtle side slits, and is made from a lightweight, stretchy material.—
Isabel Bekele,
InStyle,
2 Apr. 2026
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Using a sharp knife, cut 2 slits, about 2 inches apart, through fat on edge of each pork chop.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some players collapsed onto the turf in joyful tears.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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Neither said a word as tears fell down their faces.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Upon arriving at the hospital, doctors determined that the colorful bird — belonging to the same family as crows and jays — had left quite a bit of damage, including multiple fractures in Montalva's left cheekbone and a rare fracture of the hyoid bone in her neck.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rabies, a virus transmitted through bites and scratches, poses risks to both humans and pets.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Each sample was placed against a black background and backlit to reveal surface scratches.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Speech-language pathologists work with people who have disorders involving speech, language and swallowing, sometimes from injuries, medical conditions or developmental delays.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The 15-time major champion was able to pull himself out of the passenger's side and didn't appear to suffer any significant injuries as a result of the accident.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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