Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurt (for)
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The iPhone 16e lacked the Camera Control, too, but achieved Visual Intelligence in a different way.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025 -
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
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Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, and Mark Schlereth ask whether this was the worst trade in NFL and major sports history.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The actor adds that he was once asked if a company could use his voice and declined.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 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 15 Apr. 2025.
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