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as in injuring
to cause bodily damage to
an arrow had wounded the animal, but the vet was able to save it
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as in insulting
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
that callous comment really wounded me
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Recent Examples of wounding
Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The incident took place last June when officers fired at a vehicle, wounding suspect Eric Chase in the knee.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But on Wednesday, Russia fired at least 800 drones in a massive daytime barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, including children, in one of the longest attacks by Moscow in the 4-year-old war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Now, he is accused of killing Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew and gravely wounding another.
—Michael Tobin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals.
—Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Twenty-eight National Guard members fired more than 60 rounds at anti-war protesters on the campus of Kent State University, killing four people and wounding nine.
—USA Today, 4 May 2026
In 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The teen had the gun the shooter used on Monday and is also being charged for shooting and wounding the same victim back in February.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
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Ukraine launched one of its largest drone barrages of the war, killing at least three people near Moscow and another in Belgorod and wounding a dozen more, officials said.
—Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The incident took place last June when officers fired at a vehicle, wounding suspect Eric Chase in the knee.
—Joan Murray, CBS News, 14 May 2026
But on Wednesday, Russia fired at least 800 drones in a massive daytime barrage across Ukraine, killing at least six people and wounding dozens, including children, in one of the longest attacks by Moscow in the 4-year-old war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Now, he is accused of killing Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew and gravely wounding another.
—Michael Tobin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals.
—Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Twenty-eight National Guard members fired more than 60 rounds at anti-war protesters on the campus of Kent State University, killing four people and wounding nine.
—USA Today, 4 May 2026
In 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The teen had the gun the shooter used on Monday and is also being charged for shooting and wounding the same victim back in February.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wounding
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Storms could be strong and organized, bringing all severe weather threats — tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds — and downpours will also be possible, the Weather Service said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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Why Migrations Generate Headaches One of the most damaging aspects of migration happens in the human aspect of the business.—
Thomas Berndorfer,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Continue reading … CITYWIDE RAMPAGE — Police arrest 2 juveniles allegedly linked to 12 random shootings injuring 4 people.—
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FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Yusef Miller, a local activist with the Muslim community, pointed to an incident seven years ago in which a college student set fire to an Escondido mosque — a crime that remained unsolved until the youth opened fire on Chabad of Poway, killing one congregant and injuring three.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Trump quickly responded on Truth Social, insulting his job as chancellor.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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Sources said the Frenchman spoke angrily and in insulting terms towards the member of staff, who was acting as an assistant referee on the sidelines of the match and had called him offside.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Graham himself would also be out of luck if past Trump criticism were always politically fatal.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Moments after a security guard broke up the beating and the teenagers scattered, the 13-year-old came upon David and his girlfriend at the fountain plaza next to the theaters where the fatal stabbing took place.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Today, some of the offending posts are gone.—
Toby Axelrod,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The collection was packed away in the museum’s vault, untouched for decades to avoid offending Islamic values or creating the appearance of catering to Western sensibilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Nor did anyone commit an injurious gaffe.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nor did anyone commit an injurious gaffe.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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On Day 1 of the truce, and in the days since, Israel has stepped up attacks against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, in Lebanon, outraging Iran and leading to accusations the terms had been breached.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Drought conditions in Georgia have worsened since the project was announced, and today, the whole state is experiencing severe to exceptional drought, with destructive wildfires burning in the southern part of Georgia.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Derrick was charged with manufacturing explosive materials without a license, unlawfully possessing an unregistered destructive device and distributing information related to the manufacture of explosives.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
13 May 2026
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“Wounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wounding. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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