Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurt (for)
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The United head coach repeatedly mentions how his side needs greater physicality to cope with the Premier League’s top teams; his squad lacks the tough tacklers, hard runners and precise passers that made Sporting CP an exciting watch under him.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025 -
The iPhone 16e lacked the Camera Control, too, but achieved Visual Intelligence in a different way.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Sheriff’s Department asked anyone with information about the incident to call the homicide bureau at (323) 890-5500.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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The suspect, Steven Hannah, was still inside the home, and refused to exit when officers asked him to, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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After all those heartfelt letters, begging her nephew to return home, Cara finally comes face-to-face with Spencer.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Tactility is a prominent feature in the collection; the pieces almost beg to be touched.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Hurt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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