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
FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
To me, treating the symptoms of homelessness without addressing the underlying cause feels like treating a gunshot wound with a Band-Aid.
—Sarah Stella, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Over the past two years, more than 10% of Gaza’s population is dead or wounded; about 90% of its population has been displaced; 78% of all structures have been destroyed or damaged; 95% of hospitals have been rendered non-functional; and 90% of the schools have been damaged or destroyed.
—Shibley Telhami, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Continue reading … 'ADMITTEDLY UNUSUAL' – Teacher's 23-stab-wound death ruled suicide again despite expert claims of homicide.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
To me, treating the symptoms of homelessness without addressing the underlying cause feels like treating a gunshot wound with a Band-Aid.
—Sarah Stella, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
Last year, landmines killed or wounded more than 5,700 people, the vast majority of whom were civilians, according to the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor, an annual report published by a consortium of non-profit groups.
—NPR, 13 Oct. 2025
Over the past two years, more than 10% of Gaza’s population is dead or wounded; about 90% of its population has been displaced; 78% of all structures have been destroyed or damaged; 95% of hospitals have been rendered non-functional; and 90% of the schools have been damaged or destroyed.
—Shibley Telhami, Time, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wound
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Putin himself has previously suggested that the United States supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Hart will insult Hammerstein as a third-rate talent and then, upon being face-to-face with his rival, spews over-the-top compliments.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Bronx native appears to be referencing her vicious feud with Nicki Minaj, which became a nasty back-and-forth on social media earlier this month that ended up seeing both artists insulting each other’s children.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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,
12 Oct. 2025
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Bishop led Tennessee with 146 rushing yards and 1 touchdown on 14 carries before leaving with a leg injury.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
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From January to June, more than 3,100 people were reported killed across Haiti and an additional 1,100 reported injured, according to the United Nations.—
NPR,
NPR,
17 Oct. 2025
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Ten minutes later, Martinelli actually scored after making a good run in behind from the right wing as Saka had gone off injured.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Such restrictions on the sale of chips offended China, Luria said, and ultimately led to Beijing limiting the purchase of chips to their companies.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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The soldiers’ pastimes of drinking, gambling, and brawling also offended many Bostonians, who retained the piety of their Pilgrim ancestors.—
Time,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Laser sunbursts and clouded fade-outs replace traditional abrasion, showcasing Rimaks’s laundry artistry in a low-impact way.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Oct. 2025
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Turning exercise clothing inside out also helps prevent fading as a result of abrasion and dye transfer.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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On the play Warner got hurt, the 49ers were missing a right defensive end, and coaches mistakenly assumed practice-squad call-up Trevis Gipson stayed on the field to fill that role after racing down on kickoff coverage and making the initial hit on a tackle.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
17 Oct. 2025
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Max Muncy had just hurt his knee and would be out for a month, a 9-14 stretch when the team lost the bulk of what had been a nine-game division lead.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Conservatives were particularly outraged by Joe Biden’s higher-ed agenda.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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That flip reference outraged Pulte.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Wound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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