as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
the scars left by carelessly scratching the car door with one's keys
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as in to bruise
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Recent Examples of scar
Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Sachiko is a glamorous, modern-minded social outcast, marginalized both for her rejection of Japanese patriarchy and the scars of her and Mariko’s radiation exposure following the 1945 Nagasaki bombings.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Earlier stages, when scarring is less severe, are reversible.
—Anthony Villiotti, Health, 10 May 2025
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Noun
District officials have spent $307,000 to apply a pesticide treatment to about half of the 1,475 affected pools, mostly on the perimeter of the burn scar, Diaz said.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
Sachiko is a glamorous, modern-minded social outcast, marginalized both for her rejection of Japanese patriarchy and the scars of her and Mariko’s radiation exposure following the 1945 Nagasaki bombings.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 May 2025
Verb
The lack of confidence from some in Leafs Nation has to do with that playoff scarring during this eight-year run.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Earlier stages, when scarring is less severe, are reversible.
—Anthony Villiotti, Health, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scar
Verb
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Authorities were called after hospital staff noticed bruising on Jose’s body, the complaint said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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With its mix of adrenaline, speed, and high probability of bruising your nether regions, BMX would seem a natural fit.—
Chris Haslam,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
Verb
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During Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves, longtime official Scott Foster was bloodied after taking a hit to the face.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2025
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The scene ended when the man’s truck struck another vehicle, resulting in Eberly injuring and bloodying his head.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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How many people died on D-Day? On D-Day alone, around 4,440 Allied troops were confirmed dead, according to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC), with more than 5,800 troops wounded or missing.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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Another influx of 184 wounded arrived at the Red Cross field hospital June 3, the ICRC said in a statement; 19 were declared dead on arrival, and eight more died of their wounds not long afterwards.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
Verb
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If the tag recommends dry cleaning, washing in cold water in the washing machine, or tumble-drying on medium heat in the dryer, follow those instructions to avoid fading, shrinking, tearing, or otherwise compromising your duvet.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Authorities said the inmates pulled open faulty sliding cell doors, tore out a bathroom to create a hole in the jail, and then climbed a wall to escape.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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One fisherman named Akhmad, who like many Indonesians uses only one name, said he was hit by a metal hook and forced to work even after being injured on the job by a load of fish that gashed open his leg to the bone.—
Julie Watson,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2025
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The final blow for Goodwin came in Clemson’s first-round College Football Playoff loss at Texas when the Longhorns gashed the Tigers for 292 yards rushing, the most a Swinney team has given up since 2014 against Georgia.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But in January 2024, days before a three-year probationary period on that original agreement ended, a door plug blew out of the side of a 737 Max flown by Alaska Air.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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They were blown out at Buffalo, 48-20, when Achane had 101 yards and two touchdowns on eight carries, and blown out at Baltimore, 56-19, when Achane had 107 yards and no touchdowns on 14 carries.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Elder told the outlet those who sought medical attention at UMC had injuries ranging from severe head injuries and lacerated spleens to bullet grazes and multiple broken bones.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Deputies found her body only partially clothed and had two black eyes, swollen and lacerated lips and other facial injuries.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Shortly after, in June 2024, an 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after a bison gored her near Yellowstone Lake.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In 2022, a 25-year-old woman was gored by a bison and tossed 10 feet into the air at Yellowstone National Park, rangers said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2025
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“Scar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scar. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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