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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
Use plants, citronella, and essential oil sprays to naturally repel mosquitoes without harming pollinators.
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The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Merz had repeatedly complained that the rate of sick leave is too high in Germany, harming productivity.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
How should organizations evaluate whether a four-day workweek will work for their specific business model without harming performance, customer service, or employee burnout?
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Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Ants themselves aren't usually harming your tomatoes, but they're often attracted to certain damaging pests.
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Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
YouTube and Instagram parent company Meta were also found liable this year of intentionally addicting and harming young people.
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Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Several lawsuits have been filed against the company, alleging monopolistic practices and harming consumer interests.
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Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Tammy Machado was charged in a separate indictment with child endangerment and harming an animal, as well as tax and mortgage violations.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
For more than a decade, YouTube has faced its fair share of scourges, including accusations of radicalizing users or harming their mental well-being.
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Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
Merz had repeatedly complained that the rate of sick leave is too high in Germany, harming productivity.
—
ABC News,
2 July 2026
How should organizations evaluate whether a four-day workweek will work for their specific business model without harming performance, customer service, or employee burnout?
—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Ants themselves aren't usually harming your tomatoes, but they're often attracted to certain damaging pests.
—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2026
YouTube and Instagram parent company Meta were also found liable this year of intentionally addicting and harming young people.
—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
29 June 2026
Gabby Jones | Bloomberg | Getty Images Several lawsuits have been filed against the company, alleging monopolistic practices and harming consumer interests.
—
Sydney Goh,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Tammy Machado was charged in a separate indictment with child endangerment and harming an animal, as well as tax and mortgage violations.
—
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
For more than a decade, YouTube has faced its fair share of scourges, including accusations of radicalizing users or harming their mental well-being.
—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harming
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Using X-ray and advanced sensors, PNNL scientists have been able to monitor material health without damaging components being tested.
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How to Remove Deodorant Stains With Baking Soda Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and a mild abrasive that helps lift both fresh and set-in deodorant stains without damaging fabrics, says Sokolowski.
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Some employees also owe their employers a deeper fiduciary duty, which one court has described as the duty to protect the employer’s interests and to avoid injuring the employer or depriving the employer of the employee’s skills.
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In May, a frightened horse rammed into another carriage, causing the vehicle to flip over, injuring the driver.
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The triple whammy of the COVID-19 closures, inflation and technological disruption has left everyone hurting.
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Helpful or Hurtful Look at each item individually and determine whether each one is hurting or helping your overall organizational and decluttering goals.
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Lined with live oaks and old-fashioned, busy storefronts, this artsy town on the Gulf of Mexico has no commercial development marring its shoreline.
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In Strasbourg, groups of Palace supporters clashed among themselves in a square in the city centre, marring the occasion.
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The one-two punch wreaked massive destruction throughout the region, killing at least 235 and wounding more than 4,300.
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Manila, Philippines — Two students armed with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines on Monday, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
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Paired with the Arach&Cloz Crewneck Sweater and Cushionaire Weston Flats, this outfit has an air of sophistication without compromising its cool, casual comfort.
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Even professionals in their prime walked away rather than risk compromising their brains.
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Goldman Sachs predicts a sustained dollar weakening in 2026, driven by fiscal concerns and shifting global asset demand, marking a structural shift rather than a cyclical dip.
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Ukrainian officials describe the strikes as a campaign to pressure Moscow to end the war by undermining its military logistics and supply lines and weakening its ability to mount assaults along the front.
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“Harming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harming. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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