1
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
Her giving and open personality allowed a viable recovery from the two serious injuries.
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Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
The two victims who were shot while inside their vehicles were also taken to Boston hospitals with life-threatening injuries, officials said.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
The perception has long been that splitters lead to elbow injuries, but there isn’t much hard evidence for a link between throwing a splitter and suffering an arm injury at the major-league level.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
There were no injuries as a result of the fire.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 May 2026
She and a passenger in the vehicle, a 37-year-old Bristol woman, were each taken in ambulances to Yale New Haven Hospital with serious injuries, according to state police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Three residents died at the scene, while five more were hospitalized with critical injuries, FDNY officials said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
The plane’s landing tire and underside also hit a delivery truck; the pole then struck a Jeep, injuring the driver, who was hospitalized with minor injuries.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
The suspect was hit, along with one bystander, a juvenile, who did not sustain life-threatening injuries and is receiving treatment at a hospital.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2026
The two victims who were shot while inside their vehicles were also taken to Boston hospitals with life-threatening injuries, officials said.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 12 May 2026
The perception has long been that splitters lead to elbow injuries, but there isn’t much hard evidence for a link between throwing a splitter and suffering an arm injury at the major-league level.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 11 May 2026
There were no injuries as a result of the fire.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 11 May 2026
She and a passenger in the vehicle, a 37-year-old Bristol woman, were each taken in ambulances to Yale New Haven Hospital with serious injuries, according to state police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2026
Three residents died at the scene, while five more were hospitalized with critical injuries, FDNY officials said.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 5 May 2026
The plane’s landing tire and underside also hit a delivery truck; the pole then struck a Jeep, injuring the driver, who was hospitalized with minor injuries.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2026
The suspect was hit, along with one bystander, a juvenile, who did not sustain life-threatening injuries and is receiving treatment at a hospital.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 5 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injuries
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Still, the agreement had left the door open for the Gossip Girl alum to seek damages and legal fees—though that option appears to be unavailable for the time being.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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While Capital One's lawsuit seeks damages, the bank said its primary goal of the litigation is to expose and deter bad actors and the firms that enable them.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Their views on past systemic injustices.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Churches and religious leaders, particularly Black churches, have historically been leading the cause to mobilize against injustices in this country, Felix points out.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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At a certain point, not even a generous tip seems like enough to offset these harms.—
Shannon Keating,
Time,
8 May 2026
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Claiming there were no factual disputes to weigh, the majority agreed that plaintiffs showed that harms from unlawful tariffs were imminent and ongoing, requiring relief in the form of a permanent injunction that must be granted once the court reached a decision on how to interpret the statute.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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As a result of the courage and determination of Tribune journalists, our public and government were given the opportunity to address wrongs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Conversely, these wrongs may very well cause some Americans to lose faith in our political system altogether.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Injuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injuries. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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