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as in penalty
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 reparation
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 injures
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 wounds
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 Synonyms for damages
Noun
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The penalty was the second for Urías under the policy after a 20-game suspension in 2019.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025 -
The law also lowered some mandatory minimum prison sentences for prisoners given an enhanced penalty if they were convicted of a serious drug felony or serious violence felony.—
Taylor Millard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Cities and states have been increasingly considering reparations efforts, with California passing the first state reparations package in the country last fall.—
Michela Moscufo,
NBC News,
12 Feb. 2025
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These settlements were comprehensive, invoking bold visions of world peace and involving territorial settlements, population movements, security clauses, and financial reparations.—
G. John Ikenberry,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Audit failures, rising fines and outdated methods indicate that traditional auditing can no longer keep pace.—
William Tarr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Judges have threatened to use contempt findings and fines, and Pildes said those warnings can be serious.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the fire appears to be outside of airlines’ control, flight compensation may not be payable, according to a note issued by Citi on Friday.—
Leslie Josephs,Monica Pitrelli,Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring competitive compensation, robust leadership development and scalable people operations is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The order explicitly states that the government will not purchase additional bitcoin beyond what is acquired through criminal or civil forfeiture without further executive or legislative action.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Among the legislative changes was raising the government’s burden of proof from probable cause to a preponderance of the evidence, requiring public reporting of forfeiture data and adjusting the monetary thresholds for forfeiture.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The potential harms around generative AI and children are mostly still unknown.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
30 Dec. 2024
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The setup is designed to protect them from ravens, coyotes and other predators, along with the other harms a Marine base might present.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
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For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.—
Emily Dashiell,
Verywell Health,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damages. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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