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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
CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The shelter also had problems serving the existing community, taking in fewer animals due to difficulties moving them through adoption or rescue, and placing greater emphasis on caring for sick or injured animals.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The injured surfer was identified as Tommy Civik, 26, of Point Arena, according to SFGATE.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The province’s Public Health Provincial Office said there were 32 fatalities and 64 injured victims, including seven with severe injuries.
—Jintamas Saksonchai, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Officers also found an injured 35-year-old man where the shooting happened, in the 9600 block of Huron Street.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
The sheriff’s office received a notification from a satellite device reporting an injured person, and Air Idaho was contacted and responded to the area.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2026
Jumping into the lineup for an injured Hampus Lindholm at the time, the 25-year-old Harris was off to a good start with a goal and an assist in five games.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
One group member read a statement from the injured protester, who underwent surgery after, other protesters said, he was struck by a less-than-lethal round fired by a Homeland Security officer standing a few feet away.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Santos injured Third-year wing Gui Santos has been a source of energy for the Warriors, often sparking the team with offensive boards and other effort plays that do not show up on the stat sheet.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The woman who was killed during a double shooting that injured one other on Tuesday afternoon in Waxahachie has been identified, according to the Dallas County medical examiner’s office.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
The girls’ mother, Jessica Savangsy, 26, and her partner, Retuquel Dupree, 27 — a former police officer — have been charged with murder in connection with the case, which also left the girl’s 5-year-old sister injured.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Experienced climbers are more likely to be significantly injured, and of those, a significant amount of accidents occur during descents, according to the Mountain Rescue Association.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The group did not explain exactly how Smear injured his foot, but instead wished him well.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Multiple people were injured after the driver of a U-Haul truck plowed through an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles on Sunday.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
An investigation is underway in Stockton after a crash left a man dead and three people injured Sunday night, police said.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Donovan Mitchell had 35 points and nine assists, Darius Garland scored 20 points before leaving with an injured foot and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 133-107 on Wednesday night.
—CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The shelter also had problems serving the existing community, taking in fewer animals due to difficulties moving them through adoption or rescue, and placing greater emphasis on caring for sick or injured animals.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The injured surfer was identified as Tommy Civik, 26, of Point Arena, according to SFGATE.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The province’s Public Health Provincial Office said there were 32 fatalities and 64 injured victims, including seven with severe injuries.
—Jintamas Saksonchai, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Officers also found an injured 35-year-old man where the shooting happened, in the 9600 block of Huron Street.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
The sheriff’s office received a notification from a satellite device reporting an injured person, and Air Idaho was contacted and responded to the area.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2026
Jumping into the lineup for an injured Hampus Lindholm at the time, the 25-year-old Harris was off to a good start with a goal and an assist in five games.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
One group member read a statement from the injured protester, who underwent surgery after, other protesters said, he was struck by a less-than-lethal round fired by a Homeland Security officer standing a few feet away.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
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Damazio, a claiming-level 7-year-old gelding, was injured and threw jockey Adrian Escobedo in the second race last Sunday.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 16 Jan. 2026
Santos injured Third-year wing Gui Santos has been a source of energy for the Warriors, often sparking the team with offensive boards and other effort plays that do not show up on the stat sheet.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2026
The woman who was killed during a double shooting that injured one other on Tuesday afternoon in Waxahachie has been identified, according to the Dallas County medical examiner’s office.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
The girls’ mother, Jessica Savangsy, 26, and her partner, Retuquel Dupree, 27 — a former police officer — have been charged with murder in connection with the case, which also left the girl’s 5-year-old sister injured.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
Experienced climbers are more likely to be significantly injured, and of those, a significant amount of accidents occur during descents, according to the Mountain Rescue Association.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
The group did not explain exactly how Smear injured his foot, but instead wished him well.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026
Multiple people were injured after the driver of a U-Haul truck plowed through an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles on Sunday.
—Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2026
An investigation is underway in Stockton after a crash left a man dead and three people injured Sunday night, police said.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injured
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Palestinians inspect damaged tents at a displacement camp following an Israeli strike in Gaza City on Friday.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, the bond-building treatment creates a protective barrier around each strand, helping to restore damaged hair and improve its integrity over time.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The driver was shot and wounded, and the passenger was injured when the van crashed seconds later, according to the original statement from DHS.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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The attack in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region also wounded 10 people, local authorities said.—
Illia Novikov,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Ugandan authorities implemented an internet blackout ahead of the 2021 election, which was marred by pre-election violence and rights abuses, according to observers.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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The process has been marred by complaints about its slow pace and by concerns over the physical condition of some of those freed after years in detention.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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What to Do With Overripe Pears Not to worry if pears are soft but not spoiled.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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The United Center cheers were nearly spoiled when Golden Knights coach Bruce Cassidy challenged the game-winner for an offside penalty.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Jan. 2026
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After all, there are signs that the economy is improving (unemployment and inflation are declining), but after the economic struggles of recent years, and with household debt still high, an additional financing source won't hurt, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Critics say the practice has driven up home prices and hurt affordability, but some housing experts argue the president’s proposal would have minimal effect on overall housing supply.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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However, researchers say the Western sanctions have also crippled Iran’s middle class – the base of the country’s reform movement – who see few opportunities for economic growth.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Except as soon as Guhle began skating on his own and ramping up his preparation, as soon as Xhekaj’s spot in the lineup appeared to be in imminent danger, as soon as the conditions that previously crippled him were beginning to manifest, his game improved.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The no-cloning theorem has presented a major challenge for quantum researchers, who have sought to overcome it with solutions such as imperfect cloning and probabilistic cloning, which uses the broadcasting of mixed states.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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In Relationship Goals, his character’s transformation is sincere, but imperfect at times.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
7 Jan. 2026
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Complimentary data from uGMRT reveals a very steep radio spectrum indicative of old, weakened plasma particles.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
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The body tries to repair the damage, but healing is often slow and incomplete, leaving the bone weakened and vulnerable to collapse or deformity — changes that can lead to lasting hip problems.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Injured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injured. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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