as in bruises
a bodily injury in which small blood vessels are broken but the overlying skin is not
suffered multiple contusions as a result of a car accident
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Recent Examples of contusions
Her injuries included possible lower and upper extremity fractures, along with abrasions and contusions to the head, squad officials said.
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Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
There, they were treated for cuts, bruises, contusions and concussions, TMZ previously reported.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Spelling and the seven children were taken to the hospital via ambulances and treated for cuts, bruises, contusions, concussions and other injuries, according to TMZ, which first reported the incident.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
After the collision, Spelling and the seven children were transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances and treated for injuries including cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Remco Evenepoel suffered a dislocated collarbone, nerve damage, and lung contusions after colliding with the door of a postal van in December 2024, while former Tour winner Egan Bernal was nearly killed after colliding with a bus in his native Colombia in January 2022.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Both victims suffered head contusions and received CT scans at a hospital.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
James, returning from elbow and hip contusions sustained in a fall against the Denver Nuggets on March 5, had 18 points with seven rebounds and seven assists.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Park visitors with abrasions and contusions were taken to six Anaheim-area hospitals for treatment.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
There, they were treated for cuts, bruises, contusions and concussions, TMZ previously reported.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Spelling and the seven children were taken to the hospital via ambulances and treated for cuts, bruises, contusions, concussions and other injuries, according to TMZ, which first reported the incident.
—Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 5 Apr. 2026
After the collision, Spelling and the seven children were transported to the hospital in three separate ambulances and treated for injuries including cuts, bruises, contusions, and concussions.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Apr. 2026
Remco Evenepoel suffered a dislocated collarbone, nerve damage, and lung contusions after colliding with the door of a postal van in December 2024, while former Tour winner Egan Bernal was nearly killed after colliding with a bus in his native Colombia in January 2022.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Both victims suffered head contusions and received CT scans at a hospital.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
James, returning from elbow and hip contusions sustained in a fall against the Denver Nuggets on March 5, had 18 points with seven rebounds and seven assists.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Park visitors with abrasions and contusions were taken to six Anaheim-area hospitals for treatment.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusions
bruises
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There have been discussions of Trump using foundation to conceal bruises in his hands for a few months, and people discussed that in response to Rupar.—
StyleCaster Editors,
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29 Apr. 2026
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When picking your tomatillos, go for a medium size and look for smooth pieces with no cracks or bruises.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Contusions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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