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as in wounded
to cause bodily damage to
injured himself while skiing
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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 injured
Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Parker said the injured man was in stable condition and talking while waiting for ophthalmology care.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
His premium price tag means holding onto an injured player at this stage of the campaign simply does not make sense.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The suspect and the injured officer were transported to a hospital.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But all three injured starters are making progress toward returning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
The massive offensive lineman earned a spot on Miami’s offensive line in 2024, taking over for injured left tackle Jalen Rivers.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Ten of the 23 injured passengers are from the Defense Department.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Javiera Lopez, the center’s head veterinarian, reports that roughly 50 injured pudus come in each year.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The United Nations' Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said in a statement that March saw a 49% jump in civilian casualties versus February, with at least 211 killed and 1,206 injured across the course of the month.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Three sailors were injured in the incident and have since returned to duty.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
During that response, one dog was injured, and both dogs fled the area.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Officials did not specify which car the woman killed was in, but said no one else was injured.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The victims, aged 34 and 76, were stabbed and seriously injured in Golders Green, an area in north London that is an epicenter of Britain’s Jewish community.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Authorities also had been seeking an additional murder charge for Tony Mathews, 49, who was injured in the attack and died Sunday.
—John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
At the time, the cruise line said one passenger was injured in the incident.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Red Cross workers carry an injured person on a stretcher after a bomb attack at El Tunel, on the Popayan-Cali road, in Cajibio, Cauca department, Colombia, on April 25, 2026.
—Frank Andrews, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Parker said the injured man was in stable condition and talking while waiting for ophthalmology care.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
His premium price tag means holding onto an injured player at this stage of the campaign simply does not make sense.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The suspect and the injured officer were transported to a hospital.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
But all three injured starters are making progress toward returning.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
The massive offensive lineman earned a spot on Miami’s offensive line in 2024, taking over for injured left tackle Jalen Rivers.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Ten of the 23 injured passengers are from the Defense Department.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Javiera Lopez, the center’s head veterinarian, reports that roughly 50 injured pudus come in each year.
—Ryan Brennan
april 24, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
Kinahan escaped unscathed, but his friend David Byrne was killed in the attack, and McGovern was injured by gunfire.
—Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
The United Nations' Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine said in a statement that March saw a 49% jump in civilian casualties versus February, with at least 211 killed and 1,206 injured across the course of the month.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Three sailors were injured in the incident and have since returned to duty.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 30 Apr. 2026
During that response, one dog was injured, and both dogs fled the area.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Apr. 2026
Officials did not specify which car the woman killed was in, but said no one else was injured.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The victims, aged 34 and 76, were stabbed and seriously injured in Golders Green, an area in north London that is an epicenter of Britain’s Jewish community.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Authorities also had been seeking an additional murder charge for Tony Mathews, 49, who was injured in the attack and died Sunday.
—John Hanna, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
At the time, the cruise line said one passenger was injured in the incident.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injured
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She was questioned in a legal fight between the camp operators and families of victims who have filed lawsuits and want the camp to preserve damaged areas as evidence.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Its Peptide-132 Hair Bonding Oil is a lightweight fix that helps strengthen damaged bonds, smooth frizz, temporarily seal split ends, and add glossy shine—without weighing hair down.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Kareem Ruddock, 35, was identified by police as the knifeman who stabbed Rene Flores, 31, to death and wounded a 34-year-old man in the pre-dawn assault.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The moment might signal that Athena is wounded, but alive — if barely.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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The entire Mets lineup has been marred in an uncharacteristic slump, but in the bottom of the fourth inning on Tuesday night at Citi Field, Juan Soto uncorked a very characteristic home run.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The move comes after the spring-break-reminiscent event has been marred by tragedy and lawlessness in previous years.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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More and more Americans across the spectrum see Netanyahu’s Israel as a spoiled child, and they’re just fed up with it.—
Thomas L. Friedman,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other warning signs include a damaged or opened lid and an unusual or spoiled smell.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in a series of scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided relentless political ammunition to his rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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When Yoon was in office, Kim was embroiled in scandals that hurt her husband’s approval rating and provided political ammunition to his rivals.—
Hyung-Jin Kim,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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That has crippled Iran’s two biggest non-oil exports, and higher prices have affected everything from plastics to pipes, to fabrics and packaging for groceries like milk, butter and cheese.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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That has crippled Iran’s two biggest non-oil exports, and higher prices have affected everything from plastics to pipes, to fabrics and packaging for groceries like milk, butter and cheese.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The team was aggressive, if imperfect, on the bases, the former of which Tracy hopes becomes a staple of this very club.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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But experts have warned that these problems are an imperfect benchmark of artificial intelligence’s mathematical prowess.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This has been a story of unforeseen incidents, such as the unnoticed approach of the storm and the capsizing in front of high cliffs that prevented us from swimming ashore before the cold water had weakened us.—
Jim Hoagland,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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For Caracas, the engagement offers a chance to attract foreign capital and revive industries weakened by years of mismanagement and sanctions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Injured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injured. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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