hurt (for)

verb

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

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  1. lack
  2. ask
  3. beg
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  • 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
  • Angst-alleviating initiatives include free park-and-ride shuttle service to trailheads and the Sedona Cares Challenge, which asks visitors to agree to nine ways to help preserve Red Rock Country’s natural beauty, like not forging your own trails and packing out your trash.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • If the question is asked in a friendly way, most people will answer in the same vein.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of ask
Verb
  • The kitchen has brand-new stainless-steel appliances, but the cabinets are begging to be changed out.
    Clio Chang, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The number and variety of these tableaus begged an obvious question.
    Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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