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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
the harsh words were the worst injury that his father could inflict
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as in injustice
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 injury
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation worked with experts, reviewed situational information from those at the scene and studied photos of the injury to determine what species could have caused the woman’s injuries.
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Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025
Regions that Ukrainian forces have liberated from Russian invaders have been strewn with the devices, leading to injuries for both civilians and soldiers.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Beaver said Rak had been kept until recently at the Hobart Humane Society but left the facility after receiving an injury to his tail.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The injury happened with 4:55 left in the first quarter.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Jillian Frankel, People.com, 30 June 2025
Regions that Ukrainian forces have liberated from Russian invaders have been strewn with the devices, leading to injuries for both civilians and soldiers.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
Beaver said Rak had been kept until recently at the Hobart Humane Society but left the facility after receiving an injury to his tail.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The injury happened with 4:55 left in the first quarter.
—Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injury
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Under Vera’s order, Los Angeles police are banned from using chemical irritants, and flash-bangs against journalists who do not pose a threat of imminent harm to an officer or another person.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
12 July 2025
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Maryland’s jury system exists to carefully examine facts, assess harm and render just verdicts.—
Bruce M. Plaxen,
Baltimore Sun,
12 July 2025
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His own films have long dealt with themes of identity, trauma, and injustice.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
7 July 2025
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As a granddaughter of refugees, what is my role to play in addressing those injustices?—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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In 2025, states must reach $1.89 in damage per capita and a county must have sustained $4.72 in damage per capita.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Crocus, which can cause vomiting, bleeding, liver and kidney damage and breathing failure.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Somehow, the Dolphins’ general manager and head coach found a way to turn two difficult situations into a playmaking safety, whose return gives Grier a chance to right one of his former wrongs.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Anyone who says that doesn’t exist is flat-out wrong.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Adding insult, he was called for eight fouls in Tuesday night’s victory over the Golden State Warriors, with players allowed 10 in summer league, four above the regular-season maximum.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 July 2025
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Amid the mix of compliments and insults from obvious trolls, many thought ATB bore a striking resemblance to another member of the family.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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“Injury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injury. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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