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Recent Examples of abrasion
The abrasion test showed no tears or holes, with only slight color fading.
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In fact, the abrasion from repeatedly opening and closing the caps on glass and plastic bottles can release an untold amount of micro- and nanoplastics into the beverage, said Lisa Zimmermann, lead author of the study published Tuesday in the journal NPJ Science of Food.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Agudelo was transferred to Elmhurst Hospital where she was treated for numerous skull fractures, a puncture wound to her temple and multiple abrasions, according to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
This small step goes a long way in preventing abrasion and preserving the linen’s natural sheen.
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—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
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Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
In fact, the abrasion from repeatedly opening and closing the caps on glass and plastic bottles can release an untold amount of micro- and nanoplastics into the beverage, said Lisa Zimmermann, lead author of the study published Tuesday in the journal NPJ Science of Food.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
Agudelo was transferred to Elmhurst Hospital where she was treated for numerous skull fractures, a puncture wound to her temple and multiple abrasions, according to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
This small step goes a long way in preventing abrasion and preserving the linen’s natural sheen.
5.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abrasion
bruise
Noun
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Just bruises that faded — purple legs, arms, and scratches on my back.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Firmness: Avoid melons that have bruises or soft spots.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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“Abrasion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abrasion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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