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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
Behavioral health companies in South Florida say they are being impacted by Medicaid termination letters, with facilities stating the cuts are harming patients who need help and leaving many therapists out of work.
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Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The permethrin binds to the oils in the mice’s fur, which will kill any ticks that try to attach, all without harming the mice.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
And don’t worry about harming any untargeted species.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
With citations to academic research, Horvath argues students learn better on paper and through discussion, and schools are harming children by sticking them behind a screen.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026
These tragedies and others show that generative AI can potentially play a role in harming people, organizations and the environment.
—Anat Lior, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Prosecutors have accused Dominick of intentionally harming her son so she could be relieved of his care, Cleveland 19 News and Fox 10 News reported.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
In a statement on Wednesday, the environmental group said generators release air pollutants, such as benzene, formaldehyde and nitrogen oxides, that are harming the nearby Big Cypress National Preserve.
—Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The evidence is increasingly clear that too much screen time, particularly with social media, is harming the social and emotional well-being of our students, as well as their cognitive development.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The permethrin binds to the oils in the mice’s fur, which will kill any ticks that try to attach, all without harming the mice.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
And don’t worry about harming any untargeted species.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026
With citations to academic research, Horvath argues students learn better on paper and through discussion, and schools are harming children by sticking them behind a screen.
—Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026
These tragedies and others show that generative AI can potentially play a role in harming people, organizations and the environment.
—Anat Lior, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Prosecutors have accused Dominick of intentionally harming her son so she could be relieved of his care, Cleveland 19 News and Fox 10 News reported.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
In a statement on Wednesday, the environmental group said generators release air pollutants, such as benzene, formaldehyde and nitrogen oxides, that are harming the nearby Big Cypress National Preserve.
—Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The evidence is increasingly clear that too much screen time, particularly with social media, is harming the social and emotional well-being of our students, as well as their cognitive development.
—Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harming
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On Sunday, severe thunderstorms are possible later in the day across parts of the northern Plains, including much of the Dakotas with damaging wind gusts and large hail the primary hazards.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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On its opening day, a fleet of Ukrainian drones attacked the city, damaging a warship in the nearby port of Kronstadt and setting an oil terminal on fire.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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An alligator emerged from the water once Rivas entered it, attacking him and injuring both of his arms, state police and the sheriff's office said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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This week massive strikes pummeling cities across Ukraine, killing at least 23 and injuring 150 more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The uncertainty is not only rattling European allies worried about the message being sent to Russia, but also risks hurting morale among American troops -- some of whom had their rotations canceled shortly before departure -- and comes as the Army budget is already strained.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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Learning to coexist with these little animals sometimes is the best method, especially if any damage is minimal and not ultimately hurting your garden in a major way.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
6 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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Earlier in the month, Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger terminal at Kuwait’s main airport, killing one person and wounding dozens.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Last week, Iranian drones heavily damaged a passenger terminal at Kuwait's main airport, killing one person and wounding dozens.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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But most importantly, Rebecca, the filmmaker, documentarian, screenwriter, novelist, and painter, who flows between various mediums and art forms, and won awards across all, creates her art without compromising kindness and morality.—
Damon Cardasis,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
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Development teams can assess feasibility without compromising creative intent.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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In conclusion, autonomous AI risks undermining the essential human spirit of science and weakening its role as an arbiter of social conflicts.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Critics argue the measures risk worsening an already severe humanitarian crisis on the island without meaningfully weakening the government.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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“Harming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harming. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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