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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
the harsh words were the worst injury that his father could inflict
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as in injustice
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 injury
The person suffered serious injuries and the vehicle fled the scene, according to Capt. Aaron Vafiades of the West Hartford Police Department.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Baeza, who finished a strong third in the Derby and skipped the Preakness for extra rest, is generating buzz as a potential upset candidate, while Rodriguez, trained by the legendary Bob Baffert, will be in the hunt after missing the Derby due to injury but returning with impressive credentials.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
These storms may cause serious injury and significant property damage.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Zverev, Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Matteo Berrettini, the Italian who had to miss this French Open through injury, were chief among them.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 June 2025
Baeza, who finished a strong third in the Derby and skipped the Preakness for extra rest, is generating buzz as a potential upset candidate, while Rodriguez, trained by the legendary Bob Baffert, will be in the hunt after missing the Derby due to injury but returning with impressive credentials.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
These storms may cause serious injury and significant property damage.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Zverev, Tsitsipas, Medvedev and Matteo Berrettini, the Italian who had to miss this French Open through injury, were chief among them.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injury
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The unions argued that their members' harm builds every day that DOGE has access to sensitive, personally identifiable information at the Social Security Administration, and said Americans' right to privacy is at stake.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
6 June 2025
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The position is hundreds of years old, dating all the way back to the 15th century, when officers were tasked with keeping the monarch from harm by staying in close proximity. Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage?—
Greta Bjornson,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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In the face of injustice, silence is not an option.—
Breana Skiles,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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No more silence on abuse, discrimination, or injustice.—
Michael Blake,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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Heavy rain events can flood and damage crops and cause damage to structures and equipment.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
8 June 2025
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Thousands of residents became homeless as the aftermath caused between $13 billion to $20 billion in damages.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Returning ‘Lord Stanley’ to Canada If McDavid and the Oilers can fulfill their mission and right the wrongs of last season, Edmonton would be the first Canadian team to win the Stanley Cup since the Montreal Canadiens last did it in 1993.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Arnold Palmer luckily did, and proceeded to right the wrong.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The president and the governor are having a momentous fight about constitutional rights in the courts, and flaming each other with insults and photoshopped memes on Truth Social and X. The ICE raids have thrown some Angelenos into a state of fear and virtual hiding.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2025
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And while many residents and officials in Los Angeles have sought to tamp down reactions to the sometimes-violent protests, President Donald Trump and his administration have appeared to fan the flames, hurling insults in social media posts and encouraging an aggressive response to protests.—
Pamela Avila,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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“Injury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injury. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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