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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
the harsh words were the worst injury that his father could inflict
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as in injustice
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
the state did the rancher an injury when it destroyed his herd of cattle without adequate proof that it was diseased
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Recent Examples of injury
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation worked with experts, reviewed situational information from those at the scene and studied photos of the injury to determine what species could have caused the woman’s injuries.
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Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025
Regions that Ukrainian forces have liberated from Russian invaders have been strewn with the devices, leading to injuries for both civilians and soldiers.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Beaver said Rak had been kept until recently at the Hobart Humane Society but left the facility after receiving an injury to his tail.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The injury happened with 4:55 left in the first quarter.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025
Regions that Ukrainian forces have liberated from Russian invaders have been strewn with the devices, leading to injuries for both civilians and soldiers.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Beaver said Rak had been kept until recently at the Hobart Humane Society but left the facility after receiving an injury to his tail.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The injury happened with 4:55 left in the first quarter.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injury
Noun
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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There is a presumption of irreparable harm, Brann noted, after a finding of trademark infringement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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In her dissent, Sotomayor faulted the court for turning a blind eye to injustice.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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Yet environmental injustices rarely announce themselves that clearly.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Made with a titanium barrel, these curling irons heat the hair from within, ensuring minimal damage while providing a long-lasting hold.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Somehow, the Dolphins’ general manager and head coach found a way to turn two difficult situations into a playmaking safety, whose return gives Grier a chance to right one of his former wrongs.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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As long as the far-left is determining their party’s agenda, Democrats will continue to bleed support as more and more Americans reject not only its radicalism but its inability to distinguish between right and wrong and its inclination to appease evil.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2025
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Under it, anyone who defames, insults or threatens the King, Queen, heir apparent, or regent faces three to 15 years in prison.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
26 June 2025
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To suggest that the lawsuit is a look into the past insults understatement, and in the process calls into question the worth of the FTC.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Injury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injury. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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