hurt (for)

Definition of hurt (for)next

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Verb
  • Lanterns are a smart pick for spaces that lack electrical wiring, and the minimalist geometric shape effortlessly fits with decor styles ranging from modern to coastal.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Mar. 2026
  • For individuals who lack documentation and have no contraindications, receiving the MMR vaccine is safe and effective.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Minear replies coyly when asked a question that assumes Dixie and Buck went home together.
    Patrick Gomez, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Don’t let anyone stop you from asking questions, but do pay attention to the answers.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Casino operators and tourism officials have traveled North to reassure Canadian leaders, Las Vegas’ mayor publicly begged them to return last year and Las Vegas’ tourism bureau is stepping up advertising in major Canadian markets.
    Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Savannah and her siblings have posted several impassioned pleas to their mother's kidnapper, begging the person to let Nancy go.
    Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
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“Hurt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt%20%28for%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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