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as in wounded
to cause bodily damage to
injured himself while skiing
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as in marred
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 injured
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Everyone onboard the Cessna 310 aircraft were killed in the fiery crash in Boca Raton, while a fourth person on the ground — who was driving at the time — was left injured, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Their father was also injured and was taken to a hospital for treatment, but he is expected to recover, police said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
He’s currently injured, but when in the lineup, the 6-foot-4, 203-pound forward is the type of player the Blues love — straight lines, finishes checks, sells out every shift and a nose for the net.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The passengers went to a hospital, but nobody was seriously injured.
—Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The 23-year-old breakout star got injured last week against the Penguins and is considered week to week.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Wood, Forest’s 18 goal top-scorer, was injured on international duty with New Zealand.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
But what if one or even two of them get injured?
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Mayor Adams is planning to travel to the Dominican Republic early next week to mourn the tragic Santo Domingo nightclub roof collapse that killed 221 people and left over 150 injured.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Everyone onboard the Cessna 310 aircraft were killed in the fiery crash in Boca Raton, while a fourth person on the ground — who was driving at the time — was left injured, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Their father was also injured and was taken to a hospital for treatment, but he is expected to recover, police said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
He’s currently injured, but when in the lineup, the 6-foot-4, 203-pound forward is the type of player the Blues love — straight lines, finishes checks, sells out every shift and a nose for the net.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The passengers went to a hospital, but nobody was seriously injured.
—Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The 23-year-old breakout star got injured last week against the Penguins and is considered week to week.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Wood, Forest’s 18 goal top-scorer, was injured on international duty with New Zealand.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
But what if one or even two of them get injured?
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injured
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The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nor are companies in our coverage universe by and large taking the kind of risks now that could come back to hurt them in tougher times.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Of all the clubs, the changes hurt Frisco Ice Hockey Association the most.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His vengeance included turning Michigan State in for NCAA violations, leading to probation that crippled the program until the late 1970s.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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As the city litigated and revised the environmental impact report, two devastating storms in December 2023 and February 2024 — the same series that crippled San Diego’s Ocean Beach Pier — substantially damaged the wharf.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Anesthesia is perfected, only to encourage people to get rid of their imperfect teeth and replace them with less durable implants, crowns, and veneers.—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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And in the middle of it all was Theo, the every-kid: imperfect, relatable, learning life’s lessons with charm and humility.—
Van Jones,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Authorities have found no evidence to suggest the incident was connected to terrorism or motivated by criminal intentions beyond the driver’s impaired state, a law enforcement official said.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
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Reid remained at the scene and was charged with vehicular manslaughter, drunk driving and driving while ability impaired.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Not because those traits are flawed, but because they’re pointed in the wrong direction.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Critics says the study RFK Jr. cited as evidence is flawed.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-40/US-71 from Longview Road to Red Bridge Road.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
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The video, shot in New York, was directed by Amber Grace Johnson and shot on 35mm film, depicting Roan making her way through the city in cartoonishly long wigs and loathing about a broken heart on the subway.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Injured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injured. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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