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plural of damage
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as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment ordered by the court to pay $1000 in damages

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damages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of damage
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Noun
  • For now, if officials miss an obvious penalty such as a face mask, replay assist can’t throw a flag.
    Rob Maaddi, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Those who comply will be fingerprinted and documented but can avoid criminal penalties.
    Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • However, even if a ceasefire is reached soon, Russia is likely to maintain control over the occupied territories, while Ukraine's hopes of receiving reparations from Moscow for post-war reconstruction appear unrealistic.
    Katya Soldak, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • The situation exposes how an experiment in reparations that sought to lift people disproportionately harmed by prior enforcement against marijuana not only failed but also helped derail the rollout of legal cannabis in New York.
    Ashley Southall, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Google last week agreed to pay €326 million ($341 million) in taxes, fines and interest for not paying taxes on income generated in Italy between 2015 and 2019, specifically on revenues generated by selling advertising space.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The star was also ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.
    Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Defendants said the relationship gave Willis a financial interest in prosecuting the case because of the compensation her boyfriend received.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Employment and cost agreements are equally critical, defining compensation, performance metrics, and levels of authority for staff.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The penalties were a combination of forfeitures and fines.
    Brady Dale, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
  • These days the objectives are not about achievement but rather, forfeiture.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The potential harms around generative AI and children are mostly still unknown.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The setup is designed to protect them from ravens, coyotes and other predators, along with the other harms a Marine base might present.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.
    Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
  • For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damages. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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