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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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Trump pledged in his inaugural address that tariffs would be coming and said foreign countries would be paying the trade penalties, even though those taxes are currently paid by domestic importers and often passed along to consumers.—
Paul Wiseman,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025 -
McDavid left the ice early with a match penalty after getting tangled with Garland following a scoring chance in the final moments of the Canucks' 3-2 win.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
21 Jan. 2025
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Therefore, no additional legal obligations exist that may create a call for reparations or action not directly negotiated.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The Piano Lesson Mati Diop’s probing doc about African cultural heritage and Benin artifacts being recovered to their continental place outclasses the Denzel Washington clan’s trashy version of August Wilson’s reparation ghost story.—
Armond White,
National Review,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Sentenced to 30 months in prison, 36 months of supervised release, and ordered to pay a $2,000 fine.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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If enforced, the law would impose hefty fines on app store providers, like Apple and Google, as well as cloud computing firm Oracle, which provides internet hosting services for TikTok.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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The organization advises pet owners to be cautious when responding to unknown contacts and to request proof of life before offering any form of compensation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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What worked for them this time might not work next season as the sport transitions to the next iteration of player compensation.—
Matt Baker,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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This ruling is a big step toward ending the abuse of civil forfeiture nationwide.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Santos must pay restitution of nearly $374,000 and forfeiture of more than $200,000 under the terms of his plea deal.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 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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Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.—
Emily Dashiell,
Verywell Health,
12 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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“Damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damages. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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