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as in evils
that which is morally unacceptable
any reasonable person should be expected to know the difference between right and wrong
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as in injustices
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
trying to right all the wrongs in the world
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Recent Examples of wrongs
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But the most spectacular aspect of Nuestra Tierra may be its use of drone camerawork, and the way Martel uses the unsettling stillness of a drone as the eye of an impassive god, looking down at the wrongs carried out by those on the ground.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Eliminating vaccine mandates in Florida and expanding exemptions in other states will continue to widen these already existing disparities that stem from past public health wrongs.
—Stacie Kershner, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
Grace Kao, professor of ethics and the inaugural Sano Chair in Pacific and Asian American Theology at Claremont School of Theology, explores how federal governments might remedy past wrongs against marginalized communities.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Note, however, that although the initial criticism is what spurred this reaction, two wrongs never make a right.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This does not mean genuine wrongs should be dismissed.
—Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
With a benevolent billionaire in the governor’s office, a Democratic supermajority in the statehouse and a willing partner in City Hall, there has never been a better opportunity to right the past wrongs of racial discrimination.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement In other words, this decision compounds one bad policy with another under the misguided notion that two wrongs make a right.
—Neale Mahoney, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
Winning another ring can wash away a lot of wrongs.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
But the most spectacular aspect of Nuestra Tierra may be its use of drone camerawork, and the way Martel uses the unsettling stillness of a drone as the eye of an impassive god, looking down at the wrongs carried out by those on the ground.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2025
Eliminating vaccine mandates in Florida and expanding exemptions in other states will continue to widen these already existing disparities that stem from past public health wrongs.
—Stacie Kershner, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2025
Grace Kao, professor of ethics and the inaugural Sano Chair in Pacific and Asian American Theology at Claremont School of Theology, explores how federal governments might remedy past wrongs against marginalized communities.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Sep. 2025
Note, however, that although the initial criticism is what spurred this reaction, two wrongs never make a right.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
This does not mean genuine wrongs should be dismissed.
—Jonathan Alpert, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
With a benevolent billionaire in the governor’s office, a Democratic supermajority in the statehouse and a willing partner in City Hall, there has never been a better opportunity to right the past wrongs of racial discrimination.
—Jackson Potter, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Advertisement Advertisement In other words, this decision compounds one bad policy with another under the misguided notion that two wrongs make a right.
—Neale Mahoney, Time, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wrongs
Noun
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But this is no case study in the evils of devil-worshipping musicians.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Republican leaders characterized their move to pass Evers' maps as the lesser of evils.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And for over 50 years, volunteers have been at the heart of the nonprofit, established by the United Methodist Church in 1973 to address social issues and injustices in the Miami area.—
Christina Mayo,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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There is no question that the study of history and its conflicts, injustices and exclusions can be dispiriting.—
Annie Polland,
Time,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For example, a study last year found links between microplastics exposure—especially when consumed through food—and harms to reproductive, digestive, and respiratory health.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Evidence suggests that malnutrition in early development harms the ability of the pancreas to pump out insulin.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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While working together on The Unit, David Mamet once told you that good drama isn’t a choice between good and bad; good drama is the choice between two bads.—
Max Gao,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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Reports out of fall camp haven’t been super favorable to their offense, and while the defense will, again, be top-notch, a team with this bad of an offense cannot be trusted.—
Austin Mock,
The Athletic,
19 Aug. 2024
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Jews are immersed in the spirituality of the holiday and proclaim their faith in God to accept their repentance, forgive their sins and seal their fate for a year of life, health and happiness.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Cats' sins against humanity have been well-documented, from Rebel Wilson unzipping her fur to cockroaches with human faces.—
Janey Tracey,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This is where Reed Garrett’s injury hurts the Mets; the right-handed reliever is more platoon-neutral.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Mayor Koch is only feeding into the doubters and deniers who fail to recognize that sometimes the truth hurts, but what’s the other option?—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Automobility directly or indirectly causes one in 34 deaths annually, injures more than 100 million people a year, and has killed as many people as the two World Wars combined.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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If a dog that has not been officially declared dangerous severely injures or kills a person when unprovoked, authorities may confiscate the dog, and the dog’s owner is liable for the incident.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This diabolical, maximalist group oppresses Gazans and its existence ensures the Palestinians will not have a state.—
Zoltan Istvan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wrongs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongs. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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