1
as in damaging
to cause bodily damage to
though she wasn't harmed by the flying glass, she slipped and fell on a piece and cut her hand
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as in injuring
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the company's reputation has been harmed by allegations of crooked accounting
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Recent Examples of harming
Adopting this technology would ensure that Gary Works would remain competitive far into the future, cutting in half health-harming pollution and aiding in the revitalization of the city’s core downtown area.
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Lori Latham, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
But business leaders warn that the proposal to cap its population risks harming the economy and would leave companies struggling to fill jobs.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The Atlantic Council has warned that if shale producers lost access to export markets, oil production shut-ins would follow, harming domestic producers and global consumers.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The mosquito bucket of doom is a safe, eco-friendly way to enjoy mosquito-free outdoor spaces without harming pollinators.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Use a soft sponge with warm water to gently clean scuff marks without harming the paint.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
If Satrapi was worried about harming Iranians, her work was, and remains, a blessing to Iranians and lovers of Iran.
—Joobin Bekhrad, Time, 10 June 2026
France barred far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and dozens of settler leaders from entry, citing his drive to expand and annex settlements and policies harming Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
However, light-blocking car heat shields, often called sun shades, are an effective way to prevent UV rays from harming your car seats and other interior upholstery.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Lori Latham, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
But business leaders warn that the proposal to cap its population risks harming the economy and would leave companies struggling to fill jobs.
—Sebastian Shukla, CNN Money, 13 June 2026
The Atlantic Council has warned that if shale producers lost access to export markets, oil production shut-ins would follow, harming domestic producers and global consumers.
—Dan Eberhart, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The mosquito bucket of doom is a safe, eco-friendly way to enjoy mosquito-free outdoor spaces without harming pollinators.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 10 June 2026
Use a soft sponge with warm water to gently clean scuff marks without harming the paint.
—Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 10 June 2026
If Satrapi was worried about harming Iranians, her work was, and remains, a blessing to Iranians and lovers of Iran.
—Joobin Bekhrad, Time, 10 June 2026
France barred far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and dozens of settler leaders from entry, citing his drive to expand and annex settlements and policies harming Palestinians and the Palestinian Authority.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
However, light-blocking car heat shields, often called sun shades, are an effective way to prevent UV rays from harming your car seats and other interior upholstery.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harming
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Elsewhere in Times Square, officers moved in after a crowd began damaging a parked school bus, tearing off part of its hood, CNN’s Mark Morales reported.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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When guests feel misled — even unintentionally — brands pay through lower return rates, weaker relationships, greater skepticism, and damaging reviews.—
Teresa Mackintosh,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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History shows democratic societies periodically require moral correction when economic systems begin injuring people faster than institutions can protect them.—
Tom Debley,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
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Daniella and Castro admitted to injuring a corporal officer by dislocating his shoulder, per the outlet.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Stanton, plagued by a long list of lower-body injuries since joining the Yankees, hasn’t played since hurting his calf in Houston on April 24.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Together, the friends weave intricate webs of multi-player strategy just to avoid hurting someone else’s feelings.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Use place mats or tablecloths on your kitchen table to keep food spills, condensation from drinks, and utensils from marring or staining the surface.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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In Strasbourg, groups of Palace supporters clashed among themselves in a square in the city centre, marring the occasion.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Sudanese paramilitary forces carried out drone strikes overnight in central Sudan, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens, health officials said Thursday, as the use of unmanned aircraft becomes increasingly common in the more than three-year war in the African country.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Federal prosecutors allege Gresham opened fire on a MARTA train at the Midtown Station on June 5, wounding a teenager before fleeing the scene.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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To that end, members of Forbes Human Resources Council share their strategies for using AI to keep projects moving during peak vacation months without compromising employee well-being.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Part of that process involved Quenda embarking on a rigorous programme of nutrition and muscle development aimed at better equipping him to handle the greater degree of physicality in Premier League football without compromising his speed or agility.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Yet the extremist group has mobilized its members and media outlets to ramp up criticism of the agreement, heaping pressure on Iranian negotiators who have been attempting to extract concessions from a US administration intent on weakening – and possibly ending – the Islamic Republic.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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After reaching record levels in the 1990s and 2000s, deforestation declined until the 2019-2022 term of then President Jair Bolsonaro, whose government was widely criticized for weakening environmental protections.—
Gabriela Sa Pessoa,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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“Harming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harming. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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