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as in wounded
to cause bodily damage to
injured himself while skiing
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as in marred
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
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Everyone onboard the Cessna 310 aircraft were killed in the fiery crash in Boca Raton, while a fourth person on the ground — who was driving at the time — was left injured, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Their father was also injured and was taken to a hospital for treatment, but he is expected to recover, police said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
He’s currently injured, but when in the lineup, the 6-foot-4, 203-pound forward is the type of player the Blues love — straight lines, finishes checks, sells out every shift and a nose for the net.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The passengers went to a hospital, but nobody was seriously injured.
—Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The 23-year-old breakout star got injured last week against the Penguins and is considered week to week.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Wood, Forest’s 18 goal top-scorer, was injured on international duty with New Zealand.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
But what if one or even two of them get injured?
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Mayor Adams is planning to travel to the Dominican Republic early next week to mourn the tragic Santo Domingo nightclub roof collapse that killed 221 people and left over 150 injured.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Everyone onboard the Cessna 310 aircraft were killed in the fiery crash in Boca Raton, while a fourth person on the ground — who was driving at the time — was left injured, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
Their father was also injured and was taken to a hospital for treatment, but he is expected to recover, police said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 11 Apr. 2025
He’s currently injured, but when in the lineup, the 6-foot-4, 203-pound forward is the type of player the Blues love — straight lines, finishes checks, sells out every shift and a nose for the net.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The passengers went to a hospital, but nobody was seriously injured.
—Patrick McGeehan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The 23-year-old breakout star got injured last week against the Penguins and is considered week to week.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Wood, Forest’s 18 goal top-scorer, was injured on international duty with New Zealand.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
But what if one or even two of them get injured?
—Michael Lewis, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injured
Verb
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The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The boy was not seriously hurt when the man threw him to the ground, but he was taken to a local hospital and later released.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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In response to fraying ties with Washington, Brasília has sought closer relations with Beijing, a move that could hurt Lula’s popularity further: 75% of Brazilians distrust China, a recent poll showed.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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His vengeance included turning Michigan State in for NCAA violations, leading to probation that crippled the program until the late 1970s.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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As the city litigated and revised the environmental impact report, two devastating storms in December 2023 and February 2024 — the same series that crippled San Diego’s Ocean Beach Pier — substantially damaged the wharf.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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These imperfect yet perfect friends embark on an enchanting journey filled with artistry.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Although the tournament was imperfect and exposed a few issues that need to be addressed before the 2026 World Cup (more on that later), the harsh criticism from naysayers proved exaggerated and unwarranted.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Charges range from misdemeanors to felony offenses and penalties for impaired driving can include driver’s license revocation, fines, and jail time.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The agency will offer free rides to impaired drivers through their Tow to Go service.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Maryland’s home detention/electronic monitoring system is flawed and needs fixing.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 July 2025
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Jess and Felix, by contrast, are real, funny, messy, horny, flawed people.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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Gustafsson was discovered lying nearby with a broken jaw, fractured cheekbones and a concussion.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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As the girls sang, waves crashed where water shouldn't flow, tumbling through broken roads and structures turned inside-out.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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“Injured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injured. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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