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Recent Examples of lacerations
The woman was nude, and had lacerations to her nose and across her body.
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Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The attacker pulled out a sharp object and slashed the victim, who suffered lacerations to her neck and wrist, police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Those include cut-resistant underwear designed to reduce the risk of skin lacerations from sharp ski edges, an air bag to protect the chest and torso and newer helmet designs.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The woman suffered lacerations to her arm from shattered glass but did not require hospitalization, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Medics rushed Maliek to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell where he was treated for a blown right pupil, fractured pelvis, lacerations to his liver and damage to the brain, court documents state.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
In his report, the medical examiner raised the possibility that Bullock had suffered injuries from the altercation with Chloe and Tomlyn, noting abrasions and lacerations on Bullock’s head along with the skull fractures.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The skin can split, and the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply can be injured, leading to abrasions, lacerations, fractures and even nerve damage, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, a nationwide network of veterinary clinics including in Dallas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
In new photos shared by The Sun and TMZ, Dickinson's facial injuries, including lacerations and severe bruising, are clearly visible.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
The attacker pulled out a sharp object and slashed the victim, who suffered lacerations to her neck and wrist, police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Those include cut-resistant underwear designed to reduce the risk of skin lacerations from sharp ski edges, an air bag to protect the chest and torso and newer helmet designs.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The woman suffered lacerations to her arm from shattered glass but did not require hospitalization, authorities said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2026
Medics rushed Maliek to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell where he was treated for a blown right pupil, fractured pelvis, lacerations to his liver and damage to the brain, court documents state.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
In his report, the medical examiner raised the possibility that Bullock had suffered injuries from the altercation with Chloe and Tomlyn, noting abrasions and lacerations on Bullock’s head along with the skull fractures.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
The skin can split, and the underlying bones, muscles, nerves and blood supply can be injured, leading to abrasions, lacerations, fractures and even nerve damage, according to VCA Animal Hospitals, a nationwide network of veterinary clinics including in Dallas.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 21 Jan. 2026
In new photos shared by The Sun and TMZ, Dickinson's facial injuries, including lacerations and severe bruising, are clearly visible.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
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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
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The silhouettes reflect the original styles with design elements, including functional skirt slits, raised collars and wraparound jacket style.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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While the 27-year-old skater was brought to tears after seeing her final time, Paul was in the stands doing the same, surrounded by her family, who also couldn’t help but cry tears of joy.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Gripped with pain, tears streamed down her face the entire two-hour trip from the airport to her parents’ home in Albany.—
Lindsay Schnell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 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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Chemical irritants affect the eyes, skin and lungs first, causing scratches to the surface of the eye, painful skin reactions, breathing difficulties and acute psychological distress.—
Michele Heisler,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Forwards Pavol Regenda, Jeff Skinner, and defenseman Sam Dickinson will be the healthy scratches.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instructors are trained to teach students with injuries and mobility concerns.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The man later went into cardiac arrest and died from his injuries.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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