INVALIDING Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

invaliding

verb

present participle of invalid

as in damaging

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There are different types of algae scrapers for both glass and acrylic fish tanks, so choose accordingly to avoid scratching or damaging the aquarium.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Use low-pressure water to avoid damaging the aluminum fins and causing performance issues.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of damaging

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Chronic stress also reshapes the prefrontal cortex, impairing our ability to manage stress overall.

— Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
Researchers found that even a few days of a high-fat diet resembling cheeseburgers and fries disrupted CCK interneurons in the hippocampus, impairing memory.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of impairing

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Inflation is still hurting many working families nationwide, but in metro areas like Seattle, the pain is even more acute.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
In 1983, the NBA faced a far more daunting future than the NCAA does now, with revenue gaps endangering teams and unchecked free agency hurting the game’s image.

— Charles Grantham, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurting

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The case was being closely watched amid a growing wave of litigation accusing social media companies of harming young users.

— Andrew Hay, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
The podcast interview took place before Hilton was hospitalized this week and began receiving medical care after the celebrity gossip blogger appeared to be harming himself on a TikTok livestream on Tuesday night.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of harming

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Last week, Tehran accused Kyiv of striking an Iranian commercial vessel carrying a cargo of iron, killing a seafarer and injuring three others.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Sami Zayn, who had recently lost the title, was visibly infuriated by Owens' unexpected return and victory, even injuring Owens' neck during the intense bout.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of injuring

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Having a system that won’t keep up just leads to more issues, like an increase in your energy bills and the risk of wearing out some parts prematurely.

— Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 29 July 2026
Praedico lines up years of track data to give operators a single view of what is wearing out.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of wearing out

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The downpour knocked out power to nearly 4,000 residents and caused significant structural damage to infrastructure, including washing out sections of Highway 52 near Hancock Drive.

— Rashad Williams, CBS News, 29 July 2026
Chief among the dangers is climate change that has led to rising seas and erosion washing out oystercatcher nests.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of washing out

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The ruling involves 16 men's basketball players who sued the NCAA in Cobb County Superior Court in July after exhausting four seasons of college eligibility.

— Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Countless veterans whom Perry had gotten to know had experienced similarly stark recoveries after exhausting conventional treatments for brain injuries and trauma, and turning to ibogaine.

— Michelle Lhooq, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

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