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
City News Service, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The two women, ages 68 and 71, were each found with one gunshot wound to the chest.
—Tim Jacobi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Health Minister Rakan Nasser said 394 people have been killed and 1,130 have been wounded since Monday.
—Omer Bekin, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Police found Miranda near the hotel’s entrance suffering from a gunshot wound, police said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The two women, ages 68 and 71, were each found with one gunshot wound to the chest.
—Tim Jacobi, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
Five others were wounded but expected to survive, police said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026
Health Minister Rakan Nasser said 394 people have been killed and 1,130 have been wounded since Monday.
—Omer Bekin, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wound
Noun
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Ayton sustains knee injury in first quarter Lakers center Deandre Ayton left the game in the first quarter after sustaining a knee injury.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Cooper Flagg got a pretty warm welcome in his return from injury.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bahrain and Qatar have effectively halted production of oil and LNG, keeping output at a trickle to avoid complete shutdowns that could damage reservoirs and delay restarts.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Giving these rewards is logistically difficult, expensive for the teacher, and insulting for the kid.—
Scott Ervin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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She was detained in September and charged with posting propaganda critical of the Islamic Republic on social media and insulting its Supreme Leader and Islam, according to her son Reza Zarrabi, a political activist who lives in Germany.—
Philip Marcelo,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Luckily for Martin, Kinzalow hopped in the driver's seat and slammed on the brakes, and Martin survived despite severe back injuries and abrasions to his extremities.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the Missouri Botanical Garden, its leaves, fruits, and roots are all highly toxic whether eaten or just brushed up against if there's an open wound or abrasion.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The conflict has also claimed the lives of seven US soldiers and injured about 140 American troops.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least six people were killed and several others were injured after a passenger bus caught fire Tuesday in western Switzerland, authorities said.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If, like me, you’re not offended by raisins in your carrot cake, Costco’s carrot bar cake is available now in the bakery’s refrigerator section.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Will they be offended and shun us?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But attacks will hurt sectors such as tourism, aviation, and logistics.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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When Georgia became a candidate to join the European Union in 2023 — which could help minimize shipping and import costs — the EU warned that the bills had hurt its chances.—
Lucy Maguire,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Described by police as a gang rape, the case has added fuel to outrage in a nation where reports of violence against women have surged in recent months, sparking nationwide protests and a flurry of digital activism.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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This practice outraged the American colonists, who believed that general warrants enabled tyranny by empowering officers to enter homes and businesses at will.—
Amanda Cats-Baril,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Wound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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