banged up

past tense of bang up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for banged up
Verb
  • And, before getting hurt, Paredes trailed just Altuve for leading the team in home runs.
    Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • However, earlier this year, the CFPB dropped its suit against EWS, along with several other cases against companies that had been accused of hurting consumers.
    Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Its name reflects the fact that throughout the group’s history, the majority of members were vision impaired.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
  • The medical team warned him there was a possibility Andre would never be able to walk again, and his vision could be impaired.
    Alaa Elassar, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The other children were not harmed.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • What if Gemma was at fault for the accident and seriously harmed or killed another person?
    Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.
    Simon Perry, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Nearly 300 homes have been damaged or destroyed in Oklahoma due to fire.
    TIME, TIME, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The war has destroyed vast areas of Gaza, displaced most of the population and left nearly everyone dependent on international aid.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And then in Joker 2, some people complained that the movie was ruined by the images on the screen and the sounds that accompanied them.
    Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Believing their beloved team already ruined mock drafting for the next two months, New York Giants fans probably hope for a loss against a Philadelphia Eagles team expected to rest starters Sunday.
    Jeff Howe, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Banged up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/banged%20up. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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