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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
the harsh words were the worst injury that his father could inflict
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as in injustice
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
the state did the rancher an injury when it destroyed his herd of cattle without adequate proof that it was diseased
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Recent Examples of injury
The 27-year-old suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) knee injury on February 2 against Crystal Palace and is not expected to play again until next season.
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Through all of the ups and downs, the injuries, the inconsistency, the drama, the controversy and a series of trades that the club knew would diminish the quality of their lineup in the short term, Vancouver has found ways to stay afloat.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Derrick Brown’s absence throughout most of last season proved to be a stunning blow for the run defense, and adding a pair of studs to the group will not only improve the unit, but also provide insurance in case of another major injury.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Worst-case scenarios always include injuries.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Through all of the ups and downs, the injuries, the inconsistency, the drama, the controversy and a series of trades that the club knew would diminish the quality of their lineup in the short term, Vancouver has found ways to stay afloat.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Derrick Brown’s absence throughout most of last season proved to be a stunning blow for the run defense, and adding a pair of studs to the group will not only improve the unit, but also provide insurance in case of another major injury.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
Worst-case scenarios always include injuries.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injury
Noun
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The result is a pattern of harm that is widely underreported, legally under-enforced and institutionally ignored.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Persistent exposure to air pollution can cause permanent harm, creating health problems for children and setting them up to become sicker adults.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is an obvious injustice that could be easily remedied by bringing Abrego Garcia back.—
The Editors,
National Review,
14 Apr. 2025
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After nearly 40 years, Green Day is still using their music as a megaphone to protest the world’s injustices.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Video also showed damage to the former royal palace.—
Time,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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There is no precedent for the kind of damage a 30-foot water level in the Arroyo Colorado River could do, according to the NWS.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The multicultural argument of Messrs. Delano and Myers is based on the historical wrongs done to minority populations, but America’s complicated history must not determine the future of our cities.—
Nikos Mohammadi,
Hartford Courant,
6 Apr. 2025
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That privilege can be revoked if Mahmoud Khalil perpetrated a crime or wrong.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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The imitation Punisher logo on Cole’s bullet was no act of flattery, but the most vile of insults.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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But some Republican registrars took them as an insult, and at least one, Lisa Amatruda of Woodbury, walked out.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Injury.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injury. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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