1
as in to damage
to cause bodily damage to
injured himself while skiing
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2
as in to mar
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the agent's treachery has injured our national security for years to come
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Recent Examples of injure
With Giancarlo Stanton already injured, Rice has been a revelation for the Yankees in the season’s early going.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Medical services are overwhelmed by the number of those injured, including civilians.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Huge, especially as his fellow defenders Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are also out injured.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
At least 59 people have died and more than 100 others were injured in a fire at a nightclub.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2025
Medical services are overwhelmed by the number of those injured, including civilians.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Huge, especially as his fellow defenders Conor Bradley and Joe Gomez are also out injured.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
At least 59 people have died and more than 100 others were injured in a fire at a nightclub.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injure
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Mineral extraction has damaging social consequences in developing countries, where the impoverished are often compelled to work in unsafe and unhygienic conditions.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Apr. 2025
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His rookie season was marred by an uneven second half, which was hindered by hand and foot injuries.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2025
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His final collegiate season was marred by a shoulder injury and insufficient QB play, but Loveland still led the Wolverines in receptions (56), receiving yards (582) and receiving TDs (five).—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Eleven people were killed and at least 20 more hurt in a , police said Sunday.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Self-righteousness shrouds our refusal to let hurt fade from recall.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
Shira Ovide,
Washington Post,
4 Apr. 2023
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
Anthony Maluso,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Mar. 2023
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Madrid, whose calendar is now rather less full, have wounded egos to repair.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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In 2013, three people were killed and hundreds were wounded during the Boston Marathon bombings, when two men detonated homemade bombs at the race's finish line.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Agreeing to a pick swap with the Lynx weakened the value of the pick that the Sky traded away.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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One by one, the sectors defect, and, eventually, the leader may weaken and their government may fall.—
Julia Angwin,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This type of groin strain is more likely to cause bruising and swelling.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
22 Apr. 2025
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Detroit’s starting center, Jalen Duren, is 6-10, while backup Isaiah Stewart is 6-8 but known for his bruising style of play.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Each has a private patio, but they are slightly raised off the ground, and much less ideal for the mobility impaired.—
Maya Kachroo-Levine,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2025
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In particular, smoking, vaping, drinking alcohol, skipping sleep, using recreational drugs (like marijuana), and downing a ton of sugar may all contribute to an excess of those free-wheeling free radicals and impair your body’s ability to defend against them.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Injure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injure. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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