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Recent Examples of incisions
Robby steps in to help with the initial incisions.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2015, divers sent her these photos of smaller shark carcasses on the sea floor with mysterious incisions in them.
—Michael H Gavshon, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Instruments fit through small incisions, and a surgeon controls the robot throughout.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The da Vinci system’s ability to delicately peel and stitch fruit skin illustrated the fine motor control available to surgeons working on human tissue through minimally invasive incisions.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Instruments fit through small incisions.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Make sure the pillow feels comfortable, especially as your incisions are healing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Rotator cuff repairs are typically done arthroscopically, a minimally invasive surgery that involves using a camera and small instruments through tiny incisions to repair problems with the shoulder joint.
—NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Three teardrop incisions function as indices of starvation’s magnitude.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2015, divers sent her these photos of smaller shark carcasses on the sea floor with mysterious incisions in them.
—Michael H Gavshon, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Instruments fit through small incisions, and a surgeon controls the robot throughout.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026
The da Vinci system’s ability to delicately peel and stitch fruit skin illustrated the fine motor control available to surgeons working on human tissue through minimally invasive incisions.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Instruments fit through small incisions.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Make sure the pillow feels comfortable, especially as your incisions are healing.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Rotator cuff repairs are typically done arthroscopically, a minimally invasive surgery that involves using a camera and small instruments through tiny incisions to repair problems with the shoulder joint.
—NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
Three teardrop incisions function as indices of starvation’s magnitude.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incisions
Noun
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The skirt, with its front and back slits and pockets, echo the design details found in Beckham's namesake ready-to-wear collection, which similarly blends feminine and utilitarian elements.—
Claire Peltier,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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When a single photon is sent through the wall, classical physics assumes that the photon will travel through either of the slits and reach the other side.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McEntire, Stefani and Legend were brought to tears by Carter's emotional performance.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Tatum also knows the value of peer support after leaning on players like Tyrese Haliburton, Damian Lillard and Dejounte Murray — all of whom suffered Achilles tears last season — during his recovery.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Incisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incisions. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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