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as in damages
something that causes loss or pain
the harsh words were the worst injury that his father could inflict
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as in injustices
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
the state did the rancher an injury when it destroyed his herd of cattle without adequate proof that it was diseased
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Recent Examples of injuries
With the margins so slim between the two teams, pitching injuries loomed large as the Dodgers’ biggest roadblock in their pursuit of the division title.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
One victim suffered critical injuries but was in stable condition, while three others sustained non-life-threatening wounds.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Prosecutors showed jurors photos of the victim’s injuries, which include visible bruises, scratches and marks on her face.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
This year's event was held in Pittsburgh, and the Vikings used their first-round pick on defensive tackle Caleb Banks, a high-upside prospect from Florida who has suffered multiple injuries during his final college season.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 18 May 2026
So natural that the Thunder hardly nursed any championship hangover amid overlapping injuries.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while five others were rushed to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Zwerner’s physical and psychological injuries were a key part of the civil trial.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 18 May 2026
One victim suffered critical injuries but was in stable condition, while three others sustained non-life-threatening wounds.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Prosecutors showed jurors photos of the victim’s injuries, which include visible bruises, scratches and marks on her face.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
This year's event was held in Pittsburgh, and the Vikings used their first-round pick on defensive tackle Caleb Banks, a high-upside prospect from Florida who has suffered multiple injuries during his final college season.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 18 May 2026
So natural that the Thunder hardly nursed any championship hangover amid overlapping injuries.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
One person was pronounced dead at the scene, while five others were rushed to the hospital with unspecified injuries.
—Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Zwerner’s physical and psychological injuries were a key part of the civil trial.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injuries
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The provision allows for damages of up to $500 per violation, or $1,500 per violation if a court finds that a company acted willfully or knowingly.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Western utilities requested higher rates than other areas primarily because of damages and risk stemming from wildfires, Hua said.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which for decades sought to remedy vast racial injustices in America, has now made tackling discrimination against white people, especially men, a priority.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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And there are a series of factors that allow these injustices to continue.—
Victoria Law,
Washington Post,
6 May 2026
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But guidelines seek to balance the benefits of catching cancer early with possible harms, such as stress and pain from investigating suspicious spots that don't turn out to be cancerous.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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By providing nicotine to users without the harms from cigarette smoking, the pouches are now formally considered by the FDA to be a harm reduction aid for smokers who wish to quit and reduce exposure to toxic substances.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Her fable depicts twin sisters on a revenge road trip, setting out to right the wrongs of their early childhood at the behest of their estranged mother, finding some catharsis along the way.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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As a result of the courage and determination of Tribune journalists, our public and government were given the opportunity to address wrongs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Injuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injuries. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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