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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 a soft sponge with warm water to gently clean scuff marks without harming the paint.
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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
However, certain gardening and landscaping practices may be inadvertently harming local pollinators.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians are rarely penalized and were indicted in fewer than 1% of cases based on 2,427 complaints alleging wrongdoing between 2016 and 2024, according to Israeli rights group Yesh Din.
—CBS News, 6 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
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
However, certain gardening and landscaping practices may be inadvertently harming local pollinators.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
Israeli soldiers accused of harming Palestinians are rarely penalized and were indicted in fewer than 1% of cases based on 2,427 complaints alleging wrongdoing between 2016 and 2024, according to Israeli rights group Yesh Din.
—CBS News, 6 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
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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As complexities increase, that crossroads of simplicity and safety will continue to be a focal point — and tools like those created by CyberFOX will continue to stand out for maintaining ease of use, adaptability, and scalability, all without compromising on strong security.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Bolter was determined to capture the nuances Adams, Bardem, Wilson, and the other actors were finding in their characters, even if that meant compromising his own lighting plan at times.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
8 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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