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Recent Examples of contusion
Freddie was later examined by a veterinarian, who reported contusions to the dog’s right front rib area.
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Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
Brown didn’t return in the Clippers’ 95-92 win at Cox Pavilion on Friday night after sustaining what the team described as a right ankle contusion.
—Broderick Turner
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Brown limped to the locker room a few minutes later and did not return with what team officials told reporters was a right ankle contusion.
—Staff, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Wilson nearly ready for return A’s rookie superstar Jacob Wilson, who left Tuesday’s game with a left hand contusion and missed the following three contests, took on-field batting practice before Friday’s game and should be ready to return to the lineup this weekend, according to Kotsay.
—Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
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Elaine Mallon, The Washington Examiner, 26 June 2025
Brown didn’t return in the Clippers’ 95-92 win at Cox Pavilion on Friday night after sustaining what the team described as a right ankle contusion.
—Broderick Turner
follow, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
Brown limped to the locker room a few minutes later and did not return with what team officials told reporters was a right ankle contusion.
—Staff, Oc Register, 12 July 2025
Wilson nearly ready for return A’s rookie superstar Jacob Wilson, who left Tuesday’s game with a left hand contusion and missed the following three contests, took on-field batting practice before Friday’s game and should be ready to return to the lineup this weekend, according to Kotsay.
—Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contusion
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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“Contusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contusion. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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