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as in penalty
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 reparation
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 injures
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 wounds
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 damages
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Braun urged the jury to start at zero and go from there when computing any damages.
—City News Service, Daily News, 3 June 2026
If the federal government does not respond to those claims within six months, those individuals are eligible to file lawsuits seeking damages.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 June 2026
The luxury retailer hired a powerful law firm and wants millions in damages.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The lawsuit seeks at least $75,000 in damages.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Atmos Energy and the other defendants are culpable in Collins’ wrongful death and should pay upwards of $1 million in damages to her family, the lawsuit states.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The May 13 complaint said that Miller is seeking at least $25,000 in damages.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
The lawsuit does not specify monetary damages being sought.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Chronic inflammation damages blood vessels, stiffening them and increasing resistance.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
Scientists theorize that exposing flowering tomato plants to temperatures below 50°F damages the flowers.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Gatsby says customers are covered if the robot damages anything during a cleaning, with the company promising to replace items the robot breaks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
During photosynthesis, cyanobacteria release oxygen, which quickly damages hydrogenase enzymes responsible for hydrogen production.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
If a boat comes loose and damages other property, uninsured owners may be liable.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
What damages silicone the fastest?
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Price reductions will be the best means of retaining fans, even if that damages the bottom line.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Noun
After an eight-week trial, a jury on Wednesday awarded the boys’ parents, Nancy and Karim Iskander, and their younger brother, Zachary, $176 million in wrongful death and emotional distress damages.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Braun urged the jury to start at zero and go from there when computing any damages.
—City News Service, Daily News, 3 June 2026
If the federal government does not respond to those claims within six months, those individuals are eligible to file lawsuits seeking damages.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 3 June 2026
The luxury retailer hired a powerful law firm and wants millions in damages.
—Mike Hellgren, CBS News, 3 June 2026
The lawsuit seeks at least $75,000 in damages.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Atmos Energy and the other defendants are culpable in Collins’ wrongful death and should pay upwards of $1 million in damages to her family, the lawsuit states.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The May 13 complaint said that Miller is seeking at least $25,000 in damages.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 May 2026
The lawsuit does not specify monetary damages being sought.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Verb
She was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease eight years ago, a neurological disorder that damages brain cells, leading to symptoms like uncontrollable movements, tremors, and balance issues.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Chronic inflammation damages blood vessels, stiffening them and increasing resistance.
—Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 1 June 2026
Scientists theorize that exposing flowering tomato plants to temperatures below 50°F damages the flowers.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Gatsby says customers are covered if the robot damages anything during a cleaning, with the company promising to replace items the robot breaks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
During photosynthesis, cyanobacteria release oxygen, which quickly damages hydrogenase enzymes responsible for hydrogen production.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
If a boat comes loose and damages other property, uninsured owners may be liable.
—Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026
What damages silicone the fastest?
—Ryan Brennan
may 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
Price reductions will be the best means of retaining fans, even if that damages the bottom line.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damages
Noun
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Carolina killed off a delay-of-game penalty, which was crucial for staying in the game.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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The payments, tied to penalty clauses, demonstrate that even halting parts of the project will be expensive nearly a decade after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman unveiled the development.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 June 2026
Noun
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After the fall of Saigon in 1975, Vietnam sought reparations and reconstruction support.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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For nearly four decades, Schagrin sought reparations from Germany and spoke to students and community groups about the importance of Holocaust education.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
Verb
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This storyline later appeared in the second season of Girls, as Dunham’s character Hannah is overwhelmed with the anxiety of writing a novel and similarly injures herself.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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In her desperation to ask Val for a job on the new sitcom, Sharon falls and injures herself.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Chops, gouges, wounds it like the shadow grooves on the sidewalks—the sun is setting earlier.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Imperfect fleshly reality occupies the stage, the region where bones crack and wounds suppurate, schlumpy humans fall for each other, and jealousy roams murderously free.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each count carries a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10-million fine.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Penalties for exceeding the cap included fines or loss of draft picks.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Cornier, who has received compensation from Novo Nordisk for serving as a consultant, echoed some of Banks’ concerns.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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No sadness mars the purity of its paranoia.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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However, an earnestness mars most of the proceedings.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But heat and humidity can turn a beautiful metal set into a rusty eyesore that hurts to sit on.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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In other words, the memory of the suffering of those dark days still hurts.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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