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
Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Melissa and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home, while John and his wife Yvette sustained gunshot wounds in their Champlin residence, authorities said.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 June 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
My late father-in-law fought at the Battle of the Bulge in late 1944, my late uncle was wounded at the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, and my husband’s great uncle was a sailor whose warship was sunk by the Japanese in 1942 and whose headstone may be found in Manila.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Noun
The parade wound down Constitution Avenue, lined with security fencing and barriers.
—Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Melissa and her husband, Mark, were shot and killed in their Brooklyn Park home, while John and his wife Yvette sustained gunshot wounds in their Champlin residence, authorities said.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
Ohio National Guardsmen killed four students and wounded many others.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2025
My late father-in-law fought at the Battle of the Bulge in late 1944, my late uncle was wounded at the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945, and my husband’s great uncle was a sailor whose warship was sunk by the Japanese in 1942 and whose headstone may be found in Manila.
—Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wound
Noun
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The injury happened with 4:55 left in the first quarter.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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All that bumping and bruising puts her at a higher risk of injury and exhaustion.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
Verb
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There is radiological and chemical contamination at the Natanz facility, where an above-ground portion of the fuel enrichment plant was damaged after a military strike on June 13, International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi told the United Nations Security Council on Friday.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
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Worn restorations: Dental fillings, crowns, and restorations can also become damaged or worn over time, exposing dentin and raising the risk of tooth decay.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
21 June 2025
Verb
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In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump has repeatedly insulted Powell and called him names.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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In particular, its retread of plot elements that had already been rehashed to death was annoying and borderline insulting at this point.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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In fact, the abrasion from repeatedly opening and closing the caps on glass and plastic bottles can release an untold amount of micro- and nanoplastics into the beverage, said Lisa Zimmermann, lead author of the study published Tuesday in the journal NPJ Science of Food.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
24 June 2025
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Agudelo was transferred to Elmhurst Hospital where she was treated for numerous skull fractures, a puncture wound to her temple and multiple abrasions, according to Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
Verb
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On Thursday, an Iranian missile strike damaged a hospital in southern Israel, as part of a barrage of strikes Israel said injured 271 people.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
19 June 2025
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In May 2021, Ariely’s home was destroyed in a barrage of rocket fire from Gaza that killed two women and injured more than 90 people.—
Jean Marbella,
Baltimore Sun,
19 June 2025
Verb
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That outcome would be one that offends genuine common sense.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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Still, the project might offend fans, especially since the affected films feature beloved martial arts performed by legendary actors, along with practical, old school stunts.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
19 June 2025
Verb
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This would hurt even the most polished comedy or the most clockwork heist movie, let alone one that hopes to be both.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Jason Semler, principal with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, said overall the new property tax system will benefit property owners but hurt local government funding.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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This move outraged Figgers as well as some DeSantis appointees to the Broward School Board.—
Scott Travis,
Sun Sentinel,
21 June 2025
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The foundation’s failure to build a memorial outraged some victim families who questioned its spending decisions and operations.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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“Wound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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