1
as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
the collision did a great deal of damage to her car
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2
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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2
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
Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback to trees, crops, vines and other plants.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
The fire also damaged key infrastructure, including a water treatment plant, causing chemical hazards, the Inciweb report shows.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Noun
The two behaviors both damage communication and trust.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, the spotted lanternfly can cause damage, including oozing sap, wilting, leaf curling and dieback to trees, crops, vines and other plants.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
Verb
Home remedies also are not absorbed and translocated throughout the plant to kill the roots, so these methods may damage the foliage but don’t destroy the roots.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
The fire also damaged key infrastructure, including a water treatment plant, causing chemical hazards, the Inciweb report shows.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damage
Noun
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Under Vera’s order, Los Angeles police are banned from using chemical irritants, and flash-bangs against journalists who do not pose a threat of imminent harm to an officer or another person.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
12 July 2025
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Experts say the false rhetoric coming out of the Trump administration creates real harm.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
Noun
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Anyone found in violation of the measure could have to pay the state as much as $10,000 in fines.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Apple has now formally appealed one of its latest fines in Europe connected to its digital marketplace.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 July 2025
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The compensation failed to account for the lifetime of income and family wealth his land provided.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
7 July 2025
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Clear, straightforward compensation tied to real outcomes builds trust and keeps teams focused on what actually drives growth.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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In an interview, Missouri State senior associate athletic director Casey Hunt made no bones about the fact that the stunt/A&T twofer was a gender-equity play, noting the relatively low cost and high roster capacity of both sports, especially post-House.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Shriners Hospitals for Children have also alleviated the financial burden on the Petersons by covering the costs of Hadley's medical procedures, some of which would normally cost tens of thousands of dollars.—
Analisa Novak,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Verb
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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
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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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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
Noun
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Samir had been shot in the back, and died of his injuries, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Since going down with Covid-19 during Women’s Euro 2022, a succession of injuries have limited Miedema’s international appearances.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Additional penalties could be added per violation if a tenant is older than 65 or is disabled.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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The law allows for inspections and gives the department power to revoke licenses and impose penalties on breeders.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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“Damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damage. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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