damages 1 of 2

plural of damage
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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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damages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of damage
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damages
Noun
  • Beating Manchester City, drawing with Liverpool, getting past Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup, digging out a fairly ugly 1-0 win at Fulham: all of these should be signs of encouragement, indications that things are heading in the right direction.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The Dodgers’ total payroll for 2025 will likely exceed $500 million, including penalties, according to ESPN — not to mention the more than $1 billion in salary deferred to years in the future.
    Alex Sherman, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Textbook Says Moscow 'Forced' Into War in Ukraine Top Ally Advised Putin To Replace Lenin's Corpse With His Own: Report Putin's Ally in NATO Backs Down in Russia Sanctions Standoff The discussion of reparations comes as Russia looks to retain its two military bases in the country.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Offer reparations In her research, Shapiro learned from Molly Howes, PhD, author of A Good Apology: Four Steps to Make Things Right that asking calm, neutral questions can provide valuable insight.
    Holly Rizzuto Palker, Parents, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The new law will create harsher punishments for people who commit hate crimes, escalating prison time and fines for repeat offenders.
    Trans Formations Project, Them, 31 Jan. 2025
  • In November 2023, Bank of America was required to pay $12 million in fines for falsifying lending information required under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The overtime is being done with without compensation and benefits.
    Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Black workers impressed into service, both free and enslaved, did receive compensation, but how much varied from place-to-place and person-to-person.
    Justin Hawkins / Made by History, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This ruling is a big step toward ending the abuse of civil forfeiture nationwide.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Santos must pay restitution of nearly $374,000 and forfeiture of more than $200,000 under the terms of his plea deal.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The potential harms around generative AI and children are mostly still unknown.
    Andrew R. Chow, TIME, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The setup is designed to protect them from ravens, coyotes and other predators, along with the other harms a Marine base might present.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.
    Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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