1
as in to ache
to feel or cause physical pain
my head hurts a bad sprain that really hurts I hurt all over
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2
as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
don't worry that you'll hurt the new lawn by walking across it
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as in to injure
to cause bodily damage to
the common belief that reading in poor light hurts your eyes
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4
as in to grieve
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
I know you must be hurting from the cruel words they said
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as in injured
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as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
in her hurt she said a lot of things to her boyfriend that she didn't really mean
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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
a totally baseless accusation that caused lasting hurt to his reputation
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Recent Examples of hurt
Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Government shutdown should be in rearview mirror The government shutdown hurt Republicans in this year’s elections.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Campillo — who spoke for a highly unusual 28 consecutive minutes — said the tax would repel tourists and hurt restaurants, event venues, attractions and businesses that support vacation rentals, such as cleaning companies.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
During public comment, the board heard about a lot of hurt being felt in their school community, including concerns that the plan doesn’t adequately address every group facing hate and marginalization, which includes Hispanic, Arab, Muslim, Black and LGBTQ students.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Everything hurts, but everything's going to be okay.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Government shutdown should be in rearview mirror The government shutdown hurt Republicans in this year’s elections.
—W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
But sub Tyrod Taylor is less than fit with a hurt knee.
—Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
Campillo — who spoke for a highly unusual 28 consecutive minutes — said the tax would repel tourists and hurt restaurants, event venues, attractions and businesses that support vacation rentals, such as cleaning companies.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Those hurt included 24 suspects, five officers and four drivers in other vehicles.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
During public comment, the board heard about a lot of hurt being felt in their school community, including concerns that the plan doesn’t adequately address every group facing hate and marginalization, which includes Hispanic, Arab, Muslim, Black and LGBTQ students.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurt
Verb
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His groin ached as if Sister Wang had been clutching him for years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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While the flu is traditionally associated with symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, headache and fatigue, children and adults alike can experience moderate to severe complications.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Just under two million Palestinians—virtually the entire population of Gaza—have been displaced since October 2023, many repeatedly, and Israeli forces have damaged or destroyed more than 90 percent of homes in the Strip.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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This protection also works to protect plants that are marginally hardy in your area, such as hydrangeas blooming on old wood that may not bloom if their flower buds are damaged by cold.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Across Japan, at least 13 people have been killed and more than 100 injured since April this year, according to government figures – the highest numbers since records began in 2006.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Four students and the Suburban's driver were transported to a local hospital, Murphy said, adding that the bus driver was not injured.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Among those grieving is Karen Taylor Bass.—
Karen Taylor Bass,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The death toll rose to 13 after an injured victim died in the hospital, officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Authorities identified the 6-year-old victim as Rosangela Segundo-Osorio, the Tampa Bay Times and NBC affiliate WFLA reported, and her injured mother and brother as Catalina Osorio-Jimenez and Peter Segundo-Osorio, respectively.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Appearing in court on Monday, Barton pleaded not guilty to 12 charges of sending a grossly offensive communication with the intention of causing distress or anxiety.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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The family is seeking damages for negligence and emotional distress.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Eco-conscious pest control is a way forward that offers robust protection and safer homes, refusing to accept that harm to the environment is simply a cost of doing business.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The fundraiser benefits Hamilton's CARES Foundation, an organization that works with cancer research centers and emphasizes finding cures that prevent long-term harm to patients.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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To see how much this moment pained Seattle and its players, look no further than MVP candidate Cal Raleigh, who was reduced to tears at the end of the game.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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When the body feels stress, your heart rate and blood pressure jump, stress chemicals rise, and the brain may turn pain down for a moment.—
Dayanne S. Antonio,
The Conversation,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Hurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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