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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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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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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 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
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Keyser, who is studying film at the University of Southern California, added that she is really hurt by the fallout.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
The hurt officers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Scherer said.
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Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
Chief Bearman, 57, was one of more than 20 hurt in the deadliest strike of the conflict on American soldiers and the worst attack on American troops since 2021.
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Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Verb
The driver of the dump truck was not hurt and remained at the scene.
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Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Keyser, who is studying film at the University of Southern California, added that she is really hurt by the fallout.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
Adjective
Ailing with a hurt knee and foot that kept him from elevating, the graduate transfer from Alabama Birmingham finished with 13 points on four-of-13 shooting.
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Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
The hurt officers were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, Scherer said.
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Julie Mendes,
AZCentral.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
There’s passable yet indistinguishable music in this exact style dropping every day, but the difference with Chicago’s Fatso is that his lyrics feel like scraps of conversations that communicate his hurt without leaning on platitudes.
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Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
24 June 2026
Chief Bearman, 57, was one of more than 20 hurt in the deadliest strike of the conflict on American soldiers and the worst attack on American troops since 2021.
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Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurt
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For five days leading up to his donation, Siqueiros-Lasky will receive injections that spike his blood stem cell production, which can cause bone and muscle aches.
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But after a long day on the slopes, your aching limbs might need a cooldown, which is where the home’s sizable indoor pool comes in.
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
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Bahrain and Kuwait say they were targeted by Tehran, with a residential building in Bahrain heavily damaged in the attack.
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The Jackson County charges came after police accused Sanchez-Munoz in a series of shootings in Kansas City that left one man, Jeremy Keenan, dead and four others injured on June 16.
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French and Ukrainian media reported that a Ukrainian magnate and his family were those injured.
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Ask for Help Early Handling all these administrative duties alone while grieving is a burden no one should have to carry.
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Ramsay, a mother of four, including Dylan, has become someone grieving families often call when their child dies in the water.
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Officers arrived and found the injured pedestrian who had suffered life-threatening injuries.
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An injured man in a makeshift hospital, hoping to hear from his three missing children.
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The Hoffmans are suing Boelter for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Not to mention smoking hot Hart Bochner as the himbo-in-distress.
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And certain combinations of drugs may also increase the risk of harm.
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Using chemical-laden sprays and repellents isn't always a desirable way to deal with these insect pests, and the use of chemical pesticides can cause harm to wildlife and kill beneficial pollinators.
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Adelman was pained by his Kings exit.
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But as a catcher, he’s used to pain.
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“Hurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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