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Recent Examples of contusion
Giuliani suffered a fractured vertebra, multiple lacerations and contusions, and injuries to his left arm and lower leg.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Getty Images Key Facts Giuliani, 81, was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions in addition to unspecified injuries to his left arm and leg after his vehicle was struck from behind late Saturday, according to spokesperson Michael Ragusa.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While the swelling did eventually subside, Hull was left with contusions under her eyes.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
As a result of the attack, the lawsuit stated, Buck lost sleep, suffered multiple contusions and experienced a significant amount of pain, anxiety and emotional distress, and avoided downtown Nashville for several months out of fear.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2025
Getty Images Key Facts Giuliani, 81, was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions in addition to unspecified injuries to his left arm and leg after his vehicle was struck from behind late Saturday, according to spokesperson Michael Ragusa.
—Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
While the swelling did eventually subside, Hull was left with contusions under her eyes.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Aug. 2025
As a result of the attack, the lawsuit stated, Buck lost sleep, suffered multiple contusions and experienced a significant amount of pain, anxiety and emotional distress, and avoided downtown Nashville for several months out of fear.
—Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusion
bruise
Noun
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Pasamanick — who said she was disappointed nobody intervened or tried to help during the attack — was left with bites and bruises on her leg, while Sparky also had bite marks, per WESH 2 and WLBT.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Her words reopened a wound that’s always been there, like bruises after a football game that appear a day later, said Nwagbaraocha, the district staff member.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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