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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurt (for)
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The second half was dominated by Ecuador, as Germany seemed to lack any sense of urgency.
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The feature is almost chameleon-like, shifting to suit various design styles depending on its upholstery (or lack thereof) and scale.
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Denver’s brass was asked about those comments on Wednesday, and Wallace responded by sharing some thoughts on the team’s internal and external goals.
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The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
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Packing shoes that look cute but leave your feet begging for mercy by day two.
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Up to this point, Ruthye has begged Supergirl to help her exact revenge on Krem, which the heroine has refused, so the alignment of their goals ends up a convenient happenstance.
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“Hurt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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