1
as in to damage
to cause bodily damage to
an arrow had wounded the animal, but the vet was able to save it
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2
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
that callous comment really wounded me
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Recent Examples of wound
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Rather, screwworm infestations begin when a female fly lays eggs on a wound or body opening.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Rip arrives moments later to find Joaquin wounded, but alive.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Noun
The woman was flown to a hospital in stable condition with a single gunshot wound to her chest, police said.
—Lauren Linder, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Rather, screwworm infestations begin when a female fly lays eggs on a wound or body opening.
—Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 15 June 2026
Verb
An Israeli strike Sunday afternoon in northern Gaza’s Jabaliya refugee camp killed at least four people and wounded others, according to health officials at the Shifa Hospital, where the casualties were taken.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Rip arrives moments later to find Joaquin wounded, but alive.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wound
Noun
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Jonathan David scored three goals, but the match wasn't without a blemish, as Ismaël Koné suffered what appeared to be a potentially tournament-ending leg injury.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Dangerous shore break can throw a swimmer or surfer head first into the bottom causing neck and back injuries.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Even some supporters called that a mistake that damaged his credibility.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Outrage became loud when the night's heavyweight champion, Josh Hokit, insulted former first lady Michelle Obama to host Joe Rogan moments after winning his fight.—
Leigh Blickley,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
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The two-minute trailer includes a recreation of the famous sailor-kissing-a-nurse photo from V-J Day, a woman insulting David’s butter churning, some trench warfare repartee about the looks of a soldier’s love back at home, the Boston Tea Party, and jokes about child labor.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Why This Matters for Cornea Healing Traumatic ocular surface injuries affect more than 1 million Americans each year, and severe dry eye disease and corneal abrasions affect millions more.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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Washing inside out also helps prevent color loss from abrasion, which can leave dark colors looking faded.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Police did not reveal the identities of the six on board or the condition of those injured.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Two teachers were injured after an assault involving a student during dismissal at a Harford County elementary school on Tuesday.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Qatari midfielder Assim Madibo was sent off for the offending tackle and appeared distraught before he was ejected.—
Mark Hodge,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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At intervals John would shamble around the stage in a cruel parody of a disabled person, which in those days offended no one.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2026
Verb
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There was just so much anger, so much hurt, so much pain from both ends.—
Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Although everyone breathes polluted air, children, elderly, and historically disadvantaged communities are hurt the most.—
Chris Hartmann,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Tormented by the femicide and outraged by the indifference of the police and justice system, Laura decides to take matters into her own hands.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Its realignment outraged Russia and put a target on its back as one of the West’s easternmost bulwarks against Moscow’s sphere of influence.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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“Wound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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