1
as in damaging
to cause bodily damage to
injured himself while skiing
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as in marring
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 injuring
Interior offensive lineman Damien Lewis was back on the field Wednesday for the first time since injuring his shoulder on Thursday of last week.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Communists and Nazis clashed over the following weeks, killing and injuring hundreds.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Authorities in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, said Russia had targeted a kindergarten killing a utility worker close to the site and injuring seven other people.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The woman managed to wrestle the knife away, injuring her hands and fingers in the process.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Among the targets was a kindergarten in the eastern city of Kharkiv, killing at least one person and injuring seven others, Zelenskyy said.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Phypers was charged with two felony counts of injuring a spouse, and two felony counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
There were more than 17,000 crashes involving deer in Wisconsin in 2024, killing nine people and injuring 707, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Police are searching for a 24-year-old man who allegedly fired into a restaurant, injuring two teenagers.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Communists and Nazis clashed over the following weeks, killing and injuring hundreds.
—Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Authorities in Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, said Russia had targeted a kindergarten killing a utility worker close to the site and injuring seven other people.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The woman managed to wrestle the knife away, injuring her hands and fingers in the process.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Among the targets was a kindergarten in the eastern city of Kharkiv, killing at least one person and injuring seven others, Zelenskyy said.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 22 Oct. 2025
According to documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Phypers was charged with two felony counts of injuring a spouse, and two felony counts of dissuading a witness by force or threat.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
There were more than 17,000 crashes involving deer in Wisconsin in 2024, killing nine people and injuring 707, according to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025
Police are searching for a 24-year-old man who allegedly fired into a restaurant, injuring two teenagers.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injuring
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Many on the left have been in an uproar of late, accusing Trump of damaging White House history as construction begins on a new White House ballroom.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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People have filmed themselves shaving their heads, damaging property, ripping up passports and setting themselves on fire, The Sun reported, citing Ekaterina Mizulina, head of the Safe Internet League.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Including playoffs, Mayfield turned the ball over more than anyone else from 2023 through 2024, marring an otherwise fantastic two seasons in Tampa Bay.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Williams shot two, police say, wounding one and killing Comeaux.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gaza accused Israel last week of violating the ceasefire dozens of times, killing over 40 civilians and wounding nearly 150.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Oct. 2025
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The resumption of student loan payments, high inflation and a tough job market are key factors hurting young borrowers.—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The ravages of loneliness are especially hurting people with disabilities.—
Joni Eareckson Tada,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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On December 7, 1941, 353 Japanese aircraft attacked Pearl Harbor, killing 2,403 Americans and crippling much of the Pacific Fleet.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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Perreira agrees that the financial imbalance in the game is crippling West Indies.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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As many Americans are struggling with extremely high medical costs, finding a way of reducing monthly premium costs for plans, while not compromising too significantly on coverage, is an important issue in the health insurance landscape.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The collared neckline lends the classic sweater a vintage-meets-modern appeal, while its structured shape adds a refined edge without compromising comfort.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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