as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
the damaging effects of the sun on unprotected skin
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as in injuring
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 wounding
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 damaging
Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Its rise and fall reveal just how damaging political violence can be to democratic institutions—especially when politicians take no action to prevent it.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The third season will follow the aftermath of damaging revelations that threaten #MomTok’s future.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Temperatures that low could lead to widespread frost, potentially damaging sensitive plants.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Its rise and fall reveal just how damaging political violence can be to democratic institutions—especially when politicians take no action to prevent it.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
If regulations aren’t enough to scare companies into action, then damaging their reputation should.
—Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The third season will follow the aftermath of damaging revelations that threaten #MomTok’s future.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damaging
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The findings come just a couple years after another study conducted by Spanish and Brazilian researchers revealed the existence of potentially harmful bisphenol chemicals in clothing sold in Spain for pregnant women, newborns and toddlers.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
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According to one study, people may become either psychologically or physically dependent on caffeine, which may be harmful.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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Interior offensive lineman Damien Lewis was back on the field Wednesday for the first time since injuring his shoulder on Thursday of last week.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Communists and Nazis clashed over the following weeks, killing and injuring hundreds.—
Time,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
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Williams shot two, police say, wounding one and killing Comeaux.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gaza accused Israel last week of violating the ceasefire dozens of times, killing over 40 civilians and wounding nearly 150.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mercury is a neurotoxin and can have detrimental effects on our health if levels are too high.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Vikings’ run defense has been detrimental to an otherwise strong group on that side of the ball.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
17 Oct. 2025
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Including playoffs, Mayfield turned the ball over more than anyone else from 2023 through 2024, marring an otherwise fantastic two seasons in Tampa Bay.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Also, Arraez's defense is poor, hurting his value all the more and making his reasonable market rate unclear.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Are these buzzwords helping — or hurting — the workplace?—
Tom Chavez,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Praneeth Kumar Usiripalli is charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon with intent to do bodily harm while traveling on an aircraft, according to a news release from the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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This connection would become increasingly important over the twentieth century, as the rapid development of technological infrastructure created ever-expanding and increasingly dangerous sensitivities to geomagnetic storms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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As many Americans are struggling with extremely high medical costs, finding a way of reducing monthly premium costs for plans, while not compromising too significantly on coverage, is an important issue in the health insurance landscape.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The collared neckline lends the classic sweater a vintage-meets-modern appeal, while its structured shape adds a refined edge without compromising comfort.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Damaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damaging. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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