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lacerations

Definition of lacerationsnext
plural of laceration
as in slits
a long deep cut the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

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Recent Examples of lacerations He was eventually knocked free of the vehicle, and suffered significant lacerations that required 33 stitches, the official said. Wcco Staff, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026 He was provided first aid and several ICE officers suffered from slight smoke inhalation and lacerations. Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026 The officer suffered multiple lacerations and needed 33 stitches to close his wounds, according to court documents from the June incident, which identified the agent as Jonathan Ross. Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Jan. 2026 This is a concern for emergency personnel, Sylvia said, because lacerations of the femoral artery can lead to internal bleeding and relatively rapid death. Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 Jan. 2026 The victim had lacerations on both shoulders and his left palm and was transported to Jackson North Medical Center for stitches. Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025 She was also found with lacerations on her body, which police later determined to be self-inflicted. Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 Pilots told air traffic controllers that at least three passengers were injured with possible lacerations. Sam Sweeney, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2025 In terms of the types of injuries sustained, 35% were periocular lacerations (cuts near the eye), 16% were corneal abrasions, iritis (inflammation of the iris, the colored part of the eye) accounted for 8%, and contusions/bruises 5%. New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerations
Noun
  • This year's event, which is hosted by Chelsea Handler, also drew Teyana Taylor, Jessica Biel, Meghann Fahy and more stars who stepped out in classic silhouettes, modern suiting, dangerously high slits and so much more.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Fixmatti Two-Piece Knit Sweatsuit Between the high-neckline, side slits, cuffed hemline, and wide-leg pants, this Fixmatti Two-Piece Knit Sweatsuit screams quiet luxury.
    Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 1 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Christopher Patterson's mother held back tears as his family and friends gathered on Friday outside the home where the 23-year-old lost his life two days before.
    Jermont Terry, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Narrated by Colm Feore and James Hyndman in the English and French versions of the movie, respectively, the 17-minute stop-motion short follows a poor young boy who discovers a girl whose tears, evoked by a sad home life, turn into pristine pearls.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The medical examiner also observed multiple rib fractures and a sternal fracture, the autopsy shows.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • So consider the size and severity of scratches and markings, as well as the item's price.
    Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Everything is wrapped in a Ceraluminum ceramic finish that resists fingerprints and scratches while feeling premium in hand.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Liability coverage pays for injuries or property damage you, the driver, cause to others during an accident.
    Ethan M. Stone, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The agent, who suffered injuries to his arm and hand, fired his Taser at the man during the encounter, records show.
    Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026

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“Lacerations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerations. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.

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