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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
the collision did a great deal of damage to her car
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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
ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
These substances disrupt essential cellular functions, stunt cell growth, and can lead to organ damage — particularly in the brain, liver, and kidneys.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Gunner Stockton entered the spring as the favorite to win the starting role and did nothing to damage his position as the front-runner during those 15 practices.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Noun
That includes tools that monitor the radio feeds to predict cautions, an image analysis pipeline that can alert engineers to car damage seconds after the photographer snaps the shot trackside, and strategy suggestions like when to make that pit stop.
—ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
These substances disrupt essential cellular functions, stunt cell growth, and can lead to organ damage — particularly in the brain, liver, and kidneys.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
Verb
Disruptions to travel as storms approach highways and airports are expected, while hail in some areas could be large enough to damage vehicles, AccuWeather reported.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 May 2025
Gunner Stockton entered the spring as the favorite to win the starting role and did nothing to damage his position as the front-runner during those 15 practices.
—Antonio Morales, New York Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damage
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Although the Trump administration may have good intentions in testing new vaccines for greater safety and transparency, the harm done by unintended consequences could be devastating.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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More importantly, the researchers note what hasn’t been published in the scientific literature: The studies largely fail to appropriately consider the possible harms of these medical interventions.—
The Editors,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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That arrangement ended the appeal process, rescinded the suspension, and maintained a $5,000 fine, which was part of Chisholm’s initial discipline.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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The report also noted that Lemonis has held out against the lawsuits and continues to fly the huge flags, which continue to incur fines.—
Luke Gentile,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2025
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In these instances, many survivors never see their abusers held accountable and never receive proper compensation because many attorneys view these cases as infeasible, thereby denying survivors access to the civil justice system.—
Samantha Dos Santos,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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Employee compensation as a share of national income had been 61.8% during that 2010-to-2019 period.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Apple stock fell nearly 4%, as the iPhone maker on Thursday estimated that tariffs would add about $900 million in costs to the quarter ending in June if rates do not change.—
Deborah Mary Sophia and Arriana McLymore,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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New parents also shell out for medical costs, diapers, clothing and feeding supplies.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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After years of lawsuits and courtroom drama, director Joel Souza (who was also injured in the incident) finished the movie (now in theaters and on demand).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The children who were injured in the attack are in the hospital in a stable condition, according to the police report.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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Miller was even more seriously wounded, along with another SEAL (Joseph Quinn), when an IED exploded outside the building as they were being evacuated.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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His men wounded a young mother named Yellow Woman and used her infant for target practice.—
Smithsonian Magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Apr. 2025
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Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency services, said in a statement that eight people had been transported with injuries to two local hospitals.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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People were inside both homes during the crash but were safely evacuated with no injuries, the Ventura County Fire Department said, and the fire was suppressed.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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According to Texas law, these charges can carry a penalty of up to $10,000 in fines and jail time of up to two years.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Two of his goals came from the penalty spot, while the other two both saw Surridge run onto a long ball beyond Chicago’s backline.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damage. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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