Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurt (for)
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Brewers Rookie Pitcher Looking Like Next Superstar Ace Pittsburgh lacks a bit of outfield depth at the minor league level, and both New York and Chicago have the resources to send to the Pirates, should that be the asking price.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025 -
For some residents, the cooling centers lack convenience and security.—
Lily Carey,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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However, Trump has delivered cryptic responses when asked exactly if and how the U.S. might get involved in the Middle Eastern conflict.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
21 June 2025
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The discussions are at an early stage and may not lead to an offer, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private.—
Sara Braun,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Orlov’s brutal playoff showing begs the question of whether or not this is the start of the end for him.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Which begs the question, how many breaches have there been, and have any other third-party contractors aside from TaskUs been compromised?—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Hurt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt%20%28for%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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