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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
the collision did a great deal of damage to her car
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as in fine
damages plural
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
ordered by the court to pay $1000 in damages
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as in compensation
damages plural
payment to another for a loss or injury
the company was forced to pay millions in damages to the permanently disabled worker
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as in cost
the amount of money that is demanded as payment for something
he winced when he saw the damage after the family's shopping spree
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as in to injure
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply
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as in to wound
to cause bodily damage to
his knee was badly damaged in the accident, and he walked with a limp for months
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Recent Examples of damage
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Sonos Roam 2 This portable bluetooth speaker is the perfect companion for outdoor adventures, with an impressive IP67 rating against water, dust, and sun damage.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Trump believes the tariffs will drive manufacturers to move production to the U.S.
The president lashed out against a recent Wall Street Journal piece that outlined how Michigan's auto industry would be damaged by tariffs.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Upon arrival, firefighters saw seven chargers with heavy fire damage.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Sonos Roam 2 This portable bluetooth speaker is the perfect companion for outdoor adventures, with an impressive IP67 rating against water, dust, and sun damage.
—Ho Lin, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
The storm damaged homes, businesses, and community spaces across the south Tarrant County city.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025
Trump believes the tariffs will drive manufacturers to move production to the U.S.
The president lashed out against a recent Wall Street Journal piece that outlined how Michigan's auto industry would be damaged by tariffs.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damage
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Patients are in vulnerable positions and divulge personal information, so medical professionals have a duty to treat that vulnerability with care so as to avoid harm, intentional or unintentional.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Injuries associated with these devices have soared in recent years, and people need to be aware of the potential risks and take steps to reduce harm.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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The star was also ordered to pay a $350 fine and court fees.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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Google last week agreed to pay €326 million ($341 million) in taxes, fines and interest for not paying taxes on income generated in Italy between 2015 and 2019, specifically on revenues generated by selling advertising space.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Defendants said the relationship gave Willis a financial interest in prosecuting the case because of the compensation her boyfriend received.—
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arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Employment and cost agreements are equally critical, defining compensation, performance metrics, and levels of authority for staff.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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First of all, the cost wasn’t exorbitant in my mind, especially given that there was double salary retention between the Boston Bruins and New Jersey on Frederic. Frederic, who can play both center and wing, brings a physical element that the Oilers were sorely lacking.—
Pierre LeBrun,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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But inflation continues to be a persistent problem, with some economists predicting tariffs could raise prices more, and the cost of eggs have skyrocketed amid the prevalence of avian flu.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the two people killed, 10 people were injured, five seriously, Mannheim police said in a statement.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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Pimenov’s girlfriend was critically injured in the strike and remains in hospital, the report said.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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He had been wounded last summer, not far from the Russian border in northeastern Ukraine, when a blast from a grenade fractured his right shoulder blade, a bullet hit him just below his right collarbone, another tore through his left shoulder, and a third broke three ribs.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
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Douglas was sent to prison in 1985 after he and three other men were convicted for bursting into the East New York home of a drug dealer and killing three and wounding seven in a case that grabbed headlines for its horrific details.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Her roommate called 911, and emergency responders found Zhuang suffering from multiple upper-body injuries, officials said.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Might an injury to Crane’s most expensive free-agent addition accelerate that timeline?—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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For now, if officials miss an obvious penalty such as a face mask, replay assist can’t throw a flag.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Eriksson Ek is also one of the first players over the boards on the penalty kill.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damage. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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