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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
Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Photos from the scene showed charred and damaged brickwork on the roof of the 10-story apartment block which Romanian authorities said was hit by a drone that exploded on impact, tearing through a top-floor flat.
—George Calin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Isaac was born with Fanconi anemia, a rare genetic disorder in which the body’s ability to repair damaged DNA is destroyed.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
In 1993, a storm with baseball-size hail wiped out the local wheat harvest, depressing incomes and leaving the town too poor to remove damaged buildings.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Voltage argues that conventional production methods create vulnerabilities because damaged craft must often be replaced through centralized manufacturing and long-distance shipping.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
So, Best Friends decided to try a specialized procedure called imping, where donor feathers from another bird are adhered to the shafts of damaged feathers.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Since Ian, Orange County has deepened stormwater ponds in the area and repaired damaged pumps to improve flood storage and drainage before future storms.
—Greg Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
China's space program determined that the damaged spacecraft, Shenzhou 20, did not meet the safety standards necessary to carry astronauts.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In the capital, the attacks damaged several residential and commercial buildings, sparking fires and burning cars, authorities said.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
At least nine high-rise buildings, a kindergarten, a clinic, offices and administrative buildings were damaged.
—Valentyn Ogirenko, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli airstrike that hit a building and damaged a hospital in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on Monday.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 2 June 2026
The work on the beach landmark, which was partially damaged by heavy surf and storms in the past few years, took place May 24.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
At the latest, firefighters said that one home was destroyed and two structures were damaged.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
That collision caused a chain reaction that resulted in several other vehicles being severely damaged, but no one else was injured, police said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Cut away any damaged or bruised areas; throw away the outer leaves of lettuce and cabbage heads.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Photos from the scene showed charred and damaged brickwork on the roof of the 10-story apartment block which Romanian authorities said was hit by a drone that exploded on impact, tearing through a top-floor flat.
—George Calin, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Isaac was born with Fanconi anemia, a rare genetic disorder in which the body’s ability to repair damaged DNA is destroyed.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 29 May 2026
In 1993, a storm with baseball-size hail wiped out the local wheat harvest, depressing incomes and leaving the town too poor to remove damaged buildings.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Voltage argues that conventional production methods create vulnerabilities because damaged craft must often be replaced through centralized manufacturing and long-distance shipping.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 May 2026
So, Best Friends decided to try a specialized procedure called imping, where donor feathers from another bird are adhered to the shafts of damaged feathers.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026
Since Ian, Orange County has deepened stormwater ponds in the area and repaired damaged pumps to improve flood storage and drainage before future storms.
—Greg Bennett, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
China's space program determined that the damaged spacecraft, Shenzhou 20, did not meet the safety standards necessary to carry astronauts.
—CBS News, 24 May 2026
Verb
So began the journey to create a hideaway resort sensitive to the natural environment and a marine reserve with the aim to recover the coral reefs damaged by dynamite fishing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
The real risk starts when a pan gets too hot, too damaged or used in the wrong way.
—Ryan Brennan
june 2, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
In the capital, the attacks damaged several residential and commercial buildings, sparking fires and burning cars, authorities said.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
At least nine high-rise buildings, a kindergarten, a clinic, offices and administrative buildings were damaged.
—Valentyn Ogirenko, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Rescuers work at the site of an Israeli airstrike that hit a building and damaged a hospital in the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, on Monday.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 2 June 2026
The work on the beach landmark, which was partially damaged by heavy surf and storms in the past few years, took place May 24.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
At the latest, firefighters said that one home was destroyed and two structures were damaged.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 May 2026
That collision caused a chain reaction that resulted in several other vehicles being severely damaged, but no one else was injured, police said.
—Harry Harris, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damaged
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First finding a role on special teams, and then eventually, when opportunity presented itself, contributing as a linebacker who replaced an injured starter.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Her father ran onto the court to check on her as the American player clutched her injured ACL and meniscus.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Verb
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The case has been marred by controversy, racial tension and threats, while drawing national attention, particularly on social media.—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Now adults, after a childhood marred with tragedy, Guin flogs a memoir only tangentially related to the truth, and Ennis stages a new art exhibit, despite what happened at the last one.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Last week, a drone strike on a bustling market in central Sudan killed 28 people and wounded dozens more.—
Fatma Khaled,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Witnesses to the downtown Sacramento mass shooting that left six dead and more than a dozen wounded as nightclubs closed on K Street sensed trouble in the moments before the shots were fired.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Like the friendships at its core, The Four Seasons is funny, flawed, and occasionally heartbreaking.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The rank-and-file lawmakers don’t have to roll over and accept this badly flawed budget.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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In 2020, when attackers compromised the Twitter accounts of high-profile figures, Rachel Tobac, an ethical hacker who studied neuroscience and behavioral psychology before entering cybersecurity, was among the first to correctly diagnose the attack as a social engineering breach.—
Tarika Barrett,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Nevertheless, issues related to your job, your pet and even your health might feel compromised today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
28 May 2026
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The ship reported two explosions and a fire onboard, that was subsequently put out, UKMTO said, adding that no crew were hurt.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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According to Marcia, George was convinced he’d be laughed out of Hollywood because in the original script characters were running around and shooting at one another and nobody was getting hurt.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The Backrooms only makes imperfect copies, but there was a seagull early in the film that seems to be a normal bird.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Cottage gardens embrace a natural, imperfect look that feels whimsical and customizable.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Every team has injuries, but the Packers’ laundry list crippled a team that, when largely healthy, was a legitimate Super Bowl contender.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Since then, Tehran’s chokehold on the strait has crippled international shipping and sent energy prices soaring.—
Emma Burrows,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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“Damaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damaged. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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