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as in damages
something that causes loss or pain
the harsh words were the worst injury that his father could inflict
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as in injustices
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 injuries
But injuries and salary cap constraints have largely derailed the 49ers, who went just 6-11 in 2024.
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Having received treatment for numerous injuries during the tournament, Muchová left the court for a medical timeout between sets.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Cal Fire has not listed the number of structures destroyed by the fire, nor have any injuries or fatalities been reported.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The teenager is related to the woman, who died from injuries consistent with strangulation.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
There were no reports of injuries or deaths from the fire as of Wednesday morning, and multiple structures have been damaged or destroyed, a Cal Fire Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit spokesperson told CNN.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Former Folsom High School and Sacramento State defensive lineman DeShawn Lynch expects to be cleared to play this week after being slowed by injuries.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Additionally, eight of the 18 complaints mention injuries.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Having received treatment for numerous injuries during the tournament, Muchová left the court for a medical timeout between sets.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
Cal Fire has not listed the number of structures destroyed by the fire, nor have any injuries or fatalities been reported.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
The teenager is related to the woman, who died from injuries consistent with strangulation.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Nusbaum believes this training must be extended to paraeducators, the teacher aides who provide assistance and support in the classroom, or else their inability to properly respond to violence may contribute to teacher injuries.
—IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
There were no reports of injuries or deaths from the fire as of Wednesday morning, and multiple structures have been damaged or destroyed, a Cal Fire Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit spokesperson told CNN.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Former Folsom High School and Sacramento State defensive lineman DeShawn Lynch expects to be cleared to play this week after being slowed by injuries.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Additionally, eight of the 18 complaints mention injuries.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injuries
Noun
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Clemishire and her father are seeking civil damages in excess of $1 million.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Sep. 2025
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The verdict, which multiple outlets reported took roughly one hour, carried financial implications—the jury decided whether the rapper would owe damages claimed by Ellis—and legal implications.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, this doesn’t mean that someone with strong justice cannot be angry or vigorous about addressing injustices.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Same as 20 years ago, when some Katrina evacuees navigated such injustices.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One of the harms and dangers facing the country is precisely this state of 'no war, no peace,' which is not good.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Those not chronically online might instinctively recoil at the term brain rot, with its vaguely gory connotations, especially as concern about the potential harms of social media for adolescents mounts.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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This does not mean genuine wrongs should be dismissed.—
Jonathan Alpert,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The duo went on to work together in Highway to Heaven where Landon starred as a literal avenging angel, righting wrongs and looking out for people who couldn’t look out for themselves.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Injuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injuries. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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