as in damage
something that causes loss or pain
you were lucky to survive the fire without harm no harm in trying
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1
as in to damage
to cause bodily damage to
though she wasn't harmed by the flying glass, she slipped and fell on a piece and cut her hand
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as in to injure
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the company's reputation has been harmed by allegations of crooked accounting
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Recent Examples of harm
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Under the agreement, Nantucket is set to establish a community claims fund to provide compensation for economic harm.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
Marie pleaded guilty to willfully and maliciously harming a police animal in federal court.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Noun
In addition to first responders, public health officials, and other volunteers distributed critical harm reduction supplies to those suspected of overdosing, the Baltimore mayor's office wrote in the statement.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Under the agreement, Nantucket is set to establish a community claims fund to provide compensation for economic harm.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 11 July 2025
Verb
Cortisol is a key stress hormone that helps regulate metabolism and blood pressure, but too much over time can harm health.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 15 July 2025
Marie pleaded guilty to willfully and maliciously harming a police animal in federal court.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm
Noun
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In 2025, states must reach $1.89 in damage per capita and a county must have sustained $4.72 in damage per capita.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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Their delicate stems, which can reach 4 feet tall depending on the variety, are very susceptible to wind damage, so staking of taller varieties is essential.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
Verb
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In recent weeks, WWE has teased some huge feuds for Gunther, including one with Seth Rollins, who was injured on Saturday, that seems unlikely given Rollins’ other rivalries and the fact that both stars are heels.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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While Trump suffered a wound when one bullet grazed his ear, others were injured and volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore died as a result of the shooting.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The Mets go the way of Francisco Lindor, and he’s been marred in his own slump this month.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
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The last weekend of June in Indianapolis was marred by a rash of shootings that left seven dead and nine others injured.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
30 June 2025
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The paralyzed store owner later died from his injuries.—
The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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However, the East is drastically weakened as a result of injuries to Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton.—
DJ Siddiqi,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Verb
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The boy was not seriously hurt when the man threw him to the ground, but he was taken to a local hospital and later released.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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In response to fraying ties with Washington, Brasília has sought closer relations with Beijing, a move that could hurt Lula’s popularity further: 75% of Brazilians distrust China, a recent poll showed.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
8 July 2025
Verb
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In another tense and sleepless night for Kyiv residents, with many of them dashing in the dark with children, pets and blankets to the protection of subway stations, at least 22 people were wounded, according to Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv Regional Administration.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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One person was killed and two others were wounded when the gunman, Thomas Crooks, opened fire.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Harm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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