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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
Following Reed's death, rumors spread online that he had been found with a range of injuries such as broken limbs that could indicate an assault.
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James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
She was airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio, but had suffered extensive burns and succumbed to her injuries the next day.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been relegated to cheerleaders after suffering season-ending injuries ahead of the playoffs.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One pilot sustained minor injuries, the person added.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Details of his injuries were not released.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk, a father of two, was rushed to the hospital following the shooting, but later died of his injuries.
—Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
He was sent to Intrarat Hospital, but died of his injuries, according to the outlets.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
She was airlifted to a hospital in San Antonio, but had suffered extensive burns and succumbed to her injuries the next day.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have been relegated to cheerleaders after suffering season-ending injuries ahead of the playoffs.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
One pilot sustained minor injuries, the person added.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Details of his injuries were not released.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk, a father of two, was rushed to the hospital following the shooting, but later died of his injuries.
—Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
He was sent to Intrarat Hospital, but died of his injuries, according to the outlets.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injuries
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The case, part of an ongoing lawfare effort in which local governments have been recruited to serve as plaintiffs, sought to hold the companies liable for damages the island suffered as a result of Hurricane Maria, which struck Puerto Rico in 2017.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The family is seeking $50 million in damages.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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However, in both recent Sainz incidents, the lack of a grey area created even bigger injustices.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Debbie is a brilliant wife, mother, and advice columnist who takes matters into her own hands when a series of injustices forces her down the path of revenge, from #1 New York Times and international bestselling author McFadden.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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Susan Marquis, a professor with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, said the other ideas proposed by experts can help reduce the harms faced in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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On top of this, a TriTex filtration system makes sure the motor is kept out of harms way to ensure a long lifespan.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Note, however, that although the initial criticism is what spurred this reaction, two wrongs never make a right.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This does not mean genuine wrongs should be dismissed.—
Jonathan Alpert,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Injuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injuries. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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