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Recent Examples of contusion
The Lakers could also be without guard Marcus Smart, who has missed the last three games because of a right ankle contusion.
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Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Portland played its third straight game without forward Vit Krejci (left calf contusion).
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Portland played its third straight game without forward Vit Krejci (left calf contusion).
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Bader, 31, dealt with a right thumb contusion right before playing for Team Israel during the World Baseball Classic, but was able to participate in the tournament without restrictions.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Portland played its third straight game without forward Vit Krejci (left calf contusion).
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Portland played its third straight game without forward Vit Krejci (left calf contusion).
—ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
Bader, 31, dealt with a right thumb contusion right before playing for Team Israel during the World Baseball Classic, but was able to participate in the tournament without restrictions.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusion
bruise
Noun
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Look, the Royals are better equipped to handle some rotation bumps and bruises.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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An autopsy by the Lake County Coroner’s Office determined the boy was malnourished and had numerous bruises on his body.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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