hurt for

verb

hurt for; hurting for; hurts for
Synonyms of hurt fornext
US, informal
1
: to lack (something needed)
Those children are hurting for attention.
The company is hurting for money right now.
2
: to have sympathy or pity for (someone)
I hurt for those poor people.

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My heart hurts for Brandon, Zoe, and Kimber. — Francie Ebert, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026 The trees that line Foley Field aren’t hurting for calories these days. — Sarah Spencer, AJC.com, 31 May 2026 When other key players got hurt for 10, 15 or 25 games straight, Bridges just kept chugging. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026 But Saturday’s loss will hurt for a while, with Messi delivering a message to the team following the painful result. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for hurt for

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“Hurt for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hurt%20for. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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