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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
Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Under copyright law, rightsholders can sue and obtain statutory damages for individual acts of infringement — regardless of whether the infringer offers an opt-out or not.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
The Jets are now seeking monetary damages from Chen, including costs of suit, and attorneys’ fees.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Even minor damages – scrapes or scarring – to the nuclear reactor’s interior require considerable time and resources for repair.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
When given the option to sue the settlers for damages, the Khalidis declined.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Tsukahara and Nelson’s families are each asking for an undetermined amount in damages.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of other homes, like Harrington's, faced major damages.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Otherwise, the case proceeds to summary judgment and, if needed, trial on liability and damages.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
These instructions help turn off the harmful protein that damages brain cells.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Every departure damages a team’s ability to deliver value to customers.
—Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
Surprise damages Van and Lucia Nguyen met Tang and Panday through mutual friends around 2019 and bonded over their affinity for camping.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Researchers believe that this tension slightly damages the muscle tissue, resulting in a growth response.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Chronic financial stress raises cortisol levels, which, over time, damages the immune system, increases risk for hypertension and heart disease and worsens mental health.
—Dr. Melissa Weathersby, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In particular, a significant amount of rubble is visible in the streets of Jabalya and Sheikh Radwan, apparently caused by direct fire that damages the sides of buildings without appearing on satellite imagery.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
This interaction damages skin cells and can trigger irritation, redness, stinging or burning.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
Having claimed damages of £48,000, William received £1,800, along with a pension that barely covered his London expenses.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
Under copyright law, rightsholders can sue and obtain statutory damages for individual acts of infringement — regardless of whether the infringer offers an opt-out or not.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
The Jets are now seeking monetary damages from Chen, including costs of suit, and attorneys’ fees.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Even minor damages – scrapes or scarring – to the nuclear reactor’s interior require considerable time and resources for repair.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025
When given the option to sue the settlers for damages, the Khalidis declined.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Tsukahara and Nelson’s families are each asking for an undetermined amount in damages.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Hundreds of other homes, like Harrington's, faced major damages.
—Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Otherwise, the case proceeds to summary judgment and, if needed, trial on liability and damages.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Verb
Feinerman explained that dryness in the eyes can cause an inflammatory response that damages the pigment layer of the macula, accelerating eye aging.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
These instructions help turn off the harmful protein that damages brain cells.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Every departure damages a team’s ability to deliver value to customers.
—Big Think, 22 Sep. 2025
Surprise damages Van and Lucia Nguyen met Tang and Panday through mutual friends around 2019 and bonded over their affinity for camping.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Researchers believe that this tension slightly damages the muscle tissue, resulting in a growth response.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 18 Sep. 2025
Chronic financial stress raises cortisol levels, which, over time, damages the immune system, increases risk for hypertension and heart disease and worsens mental health.
—Dr. Melissa Weathersby, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In particular, a significant amount of rubble is visible in the streets of Jabalya and Sheikh Radwan, apparently caused by direct fire that damages the sides of buildings without appearing on satellite imagery.
—Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
This interaction damages skin cells and can trigger irritation, redness, stinging or burning.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damages
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The unexpected move left contestants relieved but on edge, knowing that one misstep next week could cost them a double penalty.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Red Raiders were given two 15-yard penalties for fan behavior.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Kyiv would be required to repay the debt only if Russia paid reparations for its war.—
Clare Sebastian,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Jackson uses his considerable fortune to pay reparation to the victims.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Derek gravely injures his hand.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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Gafford injures ankle The Mavericks are likely to be without one of their major frontcourt pieces this preseason.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even with all of them in place, Shirley misses the masked attacker sneaking his way up to the apartment door, and Lamb’s attempt to blind him with bleach creates a chaotic struggle that wounds the assailant without containing him.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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Set against Mumbai’s relentless pulse, their delicate connection faces tests as personal histories, desires, and wounds resurface.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If convicted of bank fraud or making false statements, the penalties could include up to 30 years in prison and $1 million in fines for each count, the DOJ says.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Apple was also hit with a fine in 2021, although the amount was considerably less than Google’s $177 million sanction.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
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The film follows the turbulent journey of Evi-Oghene Donalds (Evi), a gifted but arrogant music star whose world collapses after her record label cuts ties without compensation.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Control, permission for use, and compensation is a fundamental right of these workers.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deadly holiday weekend mars broad crime drop The back-and-forth followed a Labor Day weekend of deadly violence in Chicago worse than in the previous two years, with seven people shot to death, according to preliminary Chicago Police Department reports.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Valuing a project at cost of production rather than value in an arm’s length sale—common in all economic statistics—especially mars Chinese data.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This is where Sturm’s back injury hurts.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Calling recently during a two-day run in Madison, Wisconsin, Batiste is delighted to discuss not only his new music, but his love of Joni Mitchell, his collaboration with Beyoncé and how the loss of late-night shows hurts musicians.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damages. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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