as in to bruise
to cut (someone's flesh) deeply or roughly
The broken glass lacerated his feet. The patient's hand was severely lacerated.
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as in shredded
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Recent Examples of lacerate
Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
Down the street, a mule lay panting on its side, its skin lacerated from shrapnel.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 9 July 2018
Reared in New York's indelicate political culture, Trump does not like to appear meek, using rallies and his Twitter account to lacerate rivals.
—Author: Paul Schwartzman, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 9 July 2018
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Verb
The agency said Gomez continued to punch and kick the officer afterward, fracturing the officer's orbital socket, breaking their nose and lacerating their head.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
Down the street, a mule lay panting on its side, its skin lacerated from shrapnel.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Adjective
Reared in New York’s indelicate political culture, Trump does not like to appear meek, using rallies and his Twitter account to lacerate rivals.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 9 July 2018
Reared in New York's indelicate political culture, Trump does not like to appear meek, using rallies and his Twitter account to lacerate rivals.
—Author: Paul Schwartzman, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 9 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerate
Verb
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The former Democratic congresswoman and onetime Democratic presidential candidate has stirred up waves of controversy from across the political spectrum and is expected to face a bruising confirmation battle.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2025
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The University of San Francisco’s shooters responded by bruising the rim.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Top each tortilla with a pinch of shredded cabbage and some of the cooked fish, then, using a slotted spoon, top each one with the cucumber- avocado salsa.—
Rowan Briggs,
The Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Whataburger advises customers who want to elevate their taste experience to top the taco with Monterey Jack or shredded cheese, bacon, avocado, jalapenos and Whataburger’s creamy pepper sauce.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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At least 10 people have been killed in the raids this week, and more than 40 others have been wounded, the Palestinian Health Ministry said on Wednesday.—
Matthew Mpoke Bigg,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Residents reported constant gunfire and explosions and Palestinian health services reported at least four wounded, after 10 people were killed a day earlier.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The image that really got me on social media this week was a faded photo of a man and woman, standing on what looks like the front steps of their home.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Bureau told the story of a spy adrift, working in the shadow of a faded empire.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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The gang, armed with rifles powerful enough to pierce an armored vehicle, is believed to have attacked from an alleyway along a winding dirt road between the embassy and the housing compound that isn’t always visible even when security measures are taken.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Jan. 2025
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This Ogden piercing fanatic deserves a follow simply for documenting his hilarious transition from TikTok to RedNote, complete with his first lip sync'ed Chinese love song.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Lacerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerate. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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