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Recent Examples of laceration
Small fragments can cause laceration and punctures to digestive organs, such as the esophagus, stomach or intestines, while metallic particles can become lodged in a person's throat and airways.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Less than an hour after that shooting, police officers responding to a call in East Harlem found two people with stab wounds and a third with a laceration on his forehead.
—Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Also hospitalized after the yellow taxi drove onto the sidewalk across the street from Macy's flagship store in Herald Square were a 9-year-old boy with a laceration to his right thigh, a 49-year-old woman with a leg injury and a 41-year-old woman.
—arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The 9-year-old boy sustained a laceration to his right thigh, a 41-year-old woman sustained an injury to her head, and a 49-year-old woman sustained a leg injury, according to the spokesperson.
—Clara Duhon, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Less than an hour after that shooting, police officers responding to a call in East Harlem found two people with stab wounds and a third with a laceration on his forehead.
—Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Also hospitalized after the yellow taxi drove onto the sidewalk across the street from Macy's flagship store in Herald Square were a 9-year-old boy with a laceration to his right thigh, a 49-year-old woman with a leg injury and a 41-year-old woman.
—arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
The 9-year-old boy sustained a laceration to his right thigh, a 41-year-old woman sustained an injury to her head, and a 49-year-old woman sustained a leg injury, according to the spokesperson.
—Clara Duhon, The Hill, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for laceration
Noun
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All eyes were on Hudson, who wore a sparkly silver cutout dress that had a sequin bra top and skirt with a high slit and long train.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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This semi-sheer sarong has such a breezy look and feel, with a maxi length and full-leg slit for some tasteful va-va-voom.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Last offseason, the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract despite his Achilles tear in 2023.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Employees described a somber mood where some fought back tears, and others raised questions about the future of IES.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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More news: Nebraska Cornhuskers Superfan Jack Hoffman Tragically Passes Away at 19 According to authorities, Hurley was found unresponsive with a large gash on his face.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Joe Choate, a former banker and experienced weekend sailor, smashed headfirst into a handrail, opening a bloody gash down his forehead.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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According to the police force, the women, who are both from the U.S., sustained injuries while swimming in the waters at Bimini Bay.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Eight minor injuries, including burns, have been reported.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In Season 4, Isaac’s paternity secret was made public, creating a fracture in his friendship with Noreen and others who were shocked by the news.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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The incident saw Martin thrown from his motorcycle, resulting in fractures to his right hand and left foot.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Laceration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/laceration. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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