1
as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
the collision did a great deal of damage to her car
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2
as in fine
damages plural
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
ordered by the court to pay $1000 in damages
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as in compensation
damages plural
payment to another for a loss or injury
the company was forced to pay millions in damages to the permanently disabled worker
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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
he winced when he saw the damage after the family's shopping spree
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as in to injure
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply
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as in to wound
to cause bodily damage to
his knee was badly damaged in the accident, and he walked with a limp for months
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Recent Examples of damage
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The Phillies have received strong performances from multiple young pitchers throughout their system in recent years, and McFarlane's ability to miss bats while limiting damage has put him firmly on the organization's radar.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
There’s also a chance that the liquid can seep inside the device via charging ports or cracks and damage it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Noun
Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
The Phillies have received strong performances from multiple young pitchers throughout their system in recent years, and McFarlane's ability to miss bats while limiting damage has put him firmly on the organization's radar.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
Verb
Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2026
There’s also a chance that the liquid can seep inside the device via charging ports or cracks and damage it.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damage
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Their charges reportedly include assaulting a police officer, disorderly behavior in a police station, disorderly behavior, resisting arrest, obscene language, escape from lawful custody, causing dangerous harm and two counts of damage and obstruction.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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In reality, such lawsuits do far more harm than good and the threats ignore the significant progress made over the past two decades.—
Kim Gorsuch,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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In 2017 Providence was a semifinalist for outstanding service, and on Monday the fine-dining Hollywood restaurant won the award for outstanding hospitality.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Under current law, 65% of money from fireworks fines and seizures must go to the Office of the State Fire Marshal’s Fireworks Enforcement and Disposal Fund.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The official also made clear that Iran will not be getting any monetary compensation in return.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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While the primary suit was settled with no monetary compensation for either side, Lively’s lawyers preserved their motion to pursue damages and fees related to the dismissal of Baldoni’s suit.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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Even in the 1970s, the RAND Corporation, a US thinktank, was investigating how Dassault managed to field advanced fighter jets on time and at a cost well below US manufacturers.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Those designs showed roadways through people’s homes, particularly in historically Black neighborhoods that have borne the cost of growth before.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Police did not reveal the identities of the six on board or the condition of those injured.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Two teachers were injured after an assault involving a student during dismissal at a Harford County elementary school on Tuesday.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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At least four people have been killed and more than 20 wounded in the attack on the city, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv city military administration.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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At least three people are dead and six others were wounded in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Saturday evening.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Vegas played much of the night without center William Karlsson, who was being checked out on the bench for an apparent upper-body injury.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Firefighters contained all four fires reported in the area, and no structures were damaged and no injuries were reported.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The government recently announced another recruitment drive, offering to pay off debts of up to $140,000 for men who sign up and might otherwise face penalties for defaulting.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Under Florida law, a first-time DUI conviction can carry penalties that include fines, probation, community service and a driver's license suspension, though any potential penalties in this case would depend on the outcome of court proceedings.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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“Damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damage. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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