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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
Their starting quarterback Brock Purdy suffered a left shoulder and toe injuries during the 49ers 17-13 Week 1 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk, a father of two, was rushed to the hospital following the shooting, but later died of his injuries.
—Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
He was sent to Intrarat Hospital, but died of his injuries, according to the outlets.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Celerino — who also uses the names Norberto Celerino Villalva, Grabien Martinez and Roberto Savaringo-Diabla — suffered major injuries and remained hospitalized Tuesday at Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa.
—The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 10 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
The teenager is related to the woman, who died from injuries consistent with strangulation.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
However, in Purdy's defense, San Francisco's offense was decimated by injuries.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Kirk, a father of two, was rushed to the hospital following the shooting, but later died of his injuries.
—Richard Hall, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
He was sent to Intrarat Hospital, but died of his injuries, according to the outlets.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Celerino — who also uses the names Norberto Celerino Villalva, Grabien Martinez and Roberto Savaringo-Diabla — suffered major injuries and remained hospitalized Tuesday at Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa.
—The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 10 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
The teenager is related to the woman, who died from injuries consistent with strangulation.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
However, in Purdy's defense, San Francisco's offense was decimated by injuries.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injuries
Noun
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The judge declined to grant substantial monetary damages to the husband, however.—
Evan Mealins,
The Tennessean,
10 Sep. 2025
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The complaint says McNeil suffered a range of injuries from the incident, including a concussion, and seeks $200,000 in damages.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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However, in both recent Sainz incidents, the lack of a grey area created even bigger injustices.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Debbie is a brilliant wife, mother, and advice columnist who takes matters into her own hands when a series of injustices forces her down the path of revenge, from #1 New York Times and international bestselling author McFadden.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Sep. 2025
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Susan Marquis, a professor with Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs, said the other ideas proposed by experts can help reduce the harms faced in the fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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On top of this, a TriTex filtration system makes sure the motor is kept out of harms way to ensure a long lifespan.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Note, however, that although the initial criticism is what spurred this reaction, two wrongs never make a right.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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This does not mean genuine wrongs should be dismissed.—
Jonathan Alpert,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Injuries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injuries. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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