1
as in to damage
to cause bodily damage to
injured himself while skiing
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as in to mar
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the agent's treachery has injured our national security for years to come
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Recent Examples of injure
Langford was injured during Friday’s game after hustling on a double.
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Cal Phillips
june 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
At least 1,719 people have died and another 5,034 people were injured from a pair of powerful earthquakes that devastated Venezuela on June 24, officials said.
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Laura Romero,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
But baby turtles are one of those animal species that are OK when left alone, unless, of course, it is injured.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Thirteen people died and more than 50 were injured at the site just steps away from DePaul University.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for injure
Cal Phillips
june 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
At least 1,719 people have died and another 5,034 people were injured from a pair of powerful earthquakes that devastated Venezuela on June 24, officials said.
—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
29 June 2026
But baby turtles are one of those animal species that are OK when left alone, unless, of course, it is injured.
—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
Thirteen people died and more than 50 were injured at the site just steps away from DePaul University.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injure
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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 World Cup group stage was marred for fans whose experiences mirrored Ramroop’s, leading FIFA and third-party platforms like StubHub to point fingers at each other amid the fallout.
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His previous loan at Girona was marred by injuries, impacting his World Cup aspirations.
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Two people were hurt Tuesday evening when a taxi struck a pedestrian and then a house in West Philadelphia, police said.
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Feelings are still hurt and even scarred within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Attacking and denying a nation’s assets in space can cripple the effective use of weapons on the ground.
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The move on Monday marks the most sweeping rollback of American oil sanctions against Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, reversing years of pressure designed to cripple Iran's economy, and is expected to deliver billions in oil revenue for the Iranian regime.
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One person was killed and another was wounded during a shooting in an unincorporated part of Riverside County on Sunday.
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These two stood ready to wound the pigs as soon as Red Beard was done saying goodbye.
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — China’s consumer spending slowdown persisted in June, with growth during one of the country’s largest online shopping festivals weakening sharply from a year earlier.
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All three of those protagonists have been weakened in their roles by what has gone on.
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Fruits such as strawberries and raspberries have a narrow harvest window and can bruise easily during picking, transportation and storage.
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Some varieties of slicing cucumbers have very tender skins and bruise easily.
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Aphasia impairs a person's ability to speak.
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Additionally, poor gut health may impair nutrient absorption and increase systemic inflammation, which Sahaya notes can manifest externally on the skin.
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“Injure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injure. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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