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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
Maybe the massive shoes were worn by soldiers with swollen feet or other injuries that required them to wear medical dressings, Penn writes in the Conversation.
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Additions to the injury report piled up throughout the last week, culminating in a dismal availability report for Sunday’s game at the United Center.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Approximately 50 people were injured, with 25 sustaining serious injuries, per the outlets, which cited a regional district fire chief.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 July 2025
However, the East is drastically weakened as a result of injuries to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2025
Additions to the injury report piled up throughout the last week, culminating in a dismal availability report for Sunday’s game at the United Center.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
Approximately 50 people were injured, with 25 sustaining serious injuries, per the outlets, which cited a regional district fire chief.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 28 July 2025
However, the East is drastically weakened as a result of injuries to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injury
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Maryland’s jury system exists to carefully examine facts, assess harm and render just verdicts.—
Bruce M. Plaxen,
Baltimore Sun,
12 July 2025
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The state’s compliance designation, however, does not negate the harm that Orange County Global has already caused for patients or the previous problems with its health care delivery practices, Siemers said.—
Scott Schwebke,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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The murder of George Floyd sparked protests across the country, and in the bubble, almost all the players knelt during the national anthems to protest police brutality and racial injustice.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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Justifying the order in terms of universal interests and public goods meant that those charging it with systemic injustice could be—and often were—dismissed.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
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The High Note, the popular downtown karaoke bar, has shut down for at least a month, after flooding caused $100,000 in damage.—
Jordyn Noennig,
jsonline.com,
27 July 2025
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When mishandled, crises erode trust, damage reputations, and shrink market value.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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That’s apropos, given that the song’s protagonist was flipping all the wrongs in his life to right.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
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However, that wrong has now been righted, with Dragonite's new form featuring wings on its head and a pearl on its tail like its pre-evolution, Dragonair.—
Ryan Woodrow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 July 2025
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To say that a two-hour daily commute both ways from Fredericksburg, Va., to Towson will not have any impact on her performance is arrogant on its face and an insult to those (voters) who have to hear it.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Aug. 2025
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Dimon and Trump have scuffled over multiple topics over the years, and the insults have been personal.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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“Injury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injury. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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