hurt (for)

verb

Definition of hurt (for)next
as in to cry (for)

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  1. lack
  2. ask
  3. beg
Verb
  • Until individuals, communities, local and state governments, federal agencies, and private companies come together to strengthen disaster preparedness, then response efforts will be lacking, and that will cost lives.
    Jess Craig, Vox, 17 Nov. 2024
  • When water lacks fluoride, residents can seek a fluoride treatment at the dentist’s office.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of lack
Verb
  • Police said no arrests have been made and asked that anyone with information on the shootings to call 512-974-TIPS.
    Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder will ask President-elect Donald Trump to release him from a 20-year prison sentence, his attorney said.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of ask
Verb
  • The number and variety of these tableaus begged an obvious question.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The kitchen has brand-new stainless-steel appliances, but the cabinets are begging to be changed out.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of beg
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“Hurt (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt%20%28for%29. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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