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as in marred
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 wounded
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 damaged
Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office also advised people to avoid damaged structures and structures that had been marked by emergency personnel.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
For weak or damaged nails—say, after a round of press-ons, acrylics, or gel—you’ll want a finer file with a higher grit (200+), like the Sally Beauty Beauty Secrets White Cushion Nail File, which shapes nails even more gently and helps prevent splitting.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
The risks, though, include uneven lumps or damaged tissue, open sores and permanent scarring.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The team missed a race because its engines didn't arrive and another when its trucks were stuck in traffic, was accused by one driver of knowingly fitting damaged steering to his car and was eventually excluded from F1 mid-season.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Satellite images of Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility taken Monday show several damaged buildings, compared with imagery from the previous day, along with additional damage across the complex.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Check your winter wardrobe and toss any damaged or unflattering items, then eliminate any spring clothing that doesn’t fit or looks outdated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
The fallout includes damaged reputations, irate customers and lost confidence and early final resting places at junk yards.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Years of sanctions and Ukrainian attacks have damaged parts of Russia's energy infrastructure, limiting the speed at which the country can ramp up production or exports.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Despite winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for the role, Mo’Nique says the resulting uproar over her decision severely damaged her career in Hollywood.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
When an apple is bumped or dropped, the cells in that area are damaged.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, Pacheco allegedly damaged a window at his residence and attempted to enter the house through the same window, according to police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The superintendent said much of the building is not damaged, but sadly the part that was included historic books.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
When Hurricane Helene heavily damaged nearly 700 North Carolina bridges in 2024, one of the odd side effects was upheaval for bats, which thrive under bridges.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Though it was significantly damaged during the hurricane, Dennis' Hideaway has reopened.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Even if direct fighting eased soon, damaged facilities, disrupted logistics and shipping risk could keep fuel markets distorted for weeks or months.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 9 Mar. 2026
The sheriff's office also advised people to avoid damaged structures and structures that had been marked by emergency personnel.
—Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 7 Mar. 2026
For weak or damaged nails—say, after a round of press-ons, acrylics, or gel—you’ll want a finer file with a higher grit (200+), like the Sally Beauty Beauty Secrets White Cushion Nail File, which shapes nails even more gently and helps prevent splitting.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 5 Mar. 2026
The risks, though, include uneven lumps or damaged tissue, open sores and permanent scarring.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The team missed a race because its engines didn't arrive and another when its trucks were stuck in traffic, was accused by one driver of knowingly fitting damaged steering to his car and was eventually excluded from F1 mid-season.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Satellite images of Iran’s Natanz nuclear facility taken Monday show several damaged buildings, compared with imagery from the previous day, along with additional damage across the complex.
—Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Check your winter wardrobe and toss any damaged or unflattering items, then eliminate any spring clothing that doesn’t fit or looks outdated.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
The fallout includes damaged reputations, irate customers and lost confidence and early final resting places at junk yards.
—Ed Sokalski, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
—Kansas City Star Weather Bot, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Years of sanctions and Ukrainian attacks have damaged parts of Russia's energy infrastructure, limiting the speed at which the country can ramp up production or exports.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2026
Despite winning the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for the role, Mo’Nique says the resulting uproar over her decision severely damaged her career in Hollywood.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
When an apple is bumped or dropped, the cells in that area are damaged.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
In December 2025, Pacheco allegedly damaged a window at his residence and attempted to enter the house through the same window, according to police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
The superintendent said much of the building is not damaged, but sadly the part that was included historic books.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
When Hurricane Helene heavily damaged nearly 700 North Carolina bridges in 2024, one of the odd side effects was upheaval for bats, which thrive under bridges.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Though it was significantly damaged during the hurricane, Dennis' Hideaway has reopened.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damaged
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Ferris, who is a paramedic, helped to rescue and treat injured people.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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Typically, full contact is the precursor to an injured player’s return to game action.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Panthers’ season has been marred by injuries and players running on fumes in the aftermath of three consecutive runs to the Stanley Cup Final, including winning it all each of the past two years.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Peterson is breathtakingly talented as a scorer and on-ball initiator, but health concerns have marred an otherwise impressive freshman season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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And on Friday, eight Israeli soldiers were wounded by Hezbollah fire, according to the Israel Defense Forces.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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At least 217 people have been killed and 798 others have been wounded in Israeli attacks on Lebanon that began early Monday, the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Today, seniors seeking relief after surgery or injury face a deeply flawed system.—
Saul Anuzis,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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As in the real world, they’re populated by personalities that don’t neatly divide along a good-evil binary but are, instead, flawed yet lovable—to some other lovably flawed character, at least.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Once a creditor secures a judgment and begins taking a cut of your wages, your ability to cover basic expenses, like rent, utilities and groceries, is immediately compromised.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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They can be used with Windows PCs that support DisplayPort over USB-C, but some features, such as control over brightness and contrast controls, may be compromised or disabled.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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But attacks will hurt sectors such as tourism, aviation, and logistics.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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When Georgia became a candidate to join the European Union in 2023 — which could help minimize shipping and import costs — the EU warned that the bills had hurt its chances.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is about anxious characters with broken hearts, about strangers reaching out to each other, about loss and imperfect love.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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To refuse to change yourself, to embrace your imperfect smile or your natural hair texture, was sedition, and it would not be tolerated.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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The four-week shutdown has crippled airport security, with waits exceeding three hours at some airports as screeners work without pay amid spring break travel.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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By controlling Gaza’s land, air and sea access, Israel has crippled its economy and infrastructure.—
Ken Barnes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Damaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damaged. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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