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as in to ache
to feel or cause physical pain
my head hurts a bad sprain that really hurts I hurt all over
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
don't worry that you'll hurt the new lawn by walking across it
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as in to injure
to cause bodily damage to
the common belief that reading in poor light hurts your eyes
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as in to grieve
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
I know you must be hurting from the cruel words they said
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as in injured
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as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
in her hurt she said a lot of things to her boyfriend that she didn't really mean
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as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
a totally baseless accusation that caused lasting hurt to his reputation
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Recent Examples of hurt
Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
He was not seriously hurt, but McConnell has recently been using a wheelchair as a precaution while at airports, according to NBC News.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Still, while the recent losses of not only Hutchinson, but also speedy WR Jameson Williams (suspension) hurt, Detroit is getting contributions from all over its roster, including a special teams day for the books in last week's romp over the Titans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Verb
So, Beck, while hurt, re-entered the game to hand the ball off to running back Trevor Etienne, who scored the game-winning touchdown.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
He was not seriously hurt, but McConnell has recently been using a wheelchair as a precaution while at airports, according to NBC News.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Noun
And while there is a shared acknowledgement of traumas rooted in the histories, the hurt and wariness of the flag incident hasn’t fully dissipated.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Still, while the recent losses of not only Hutchinson, but also speedy WR Jameson Williams (suspension) hurt, Detroit is getting contributions from all over its roster, including a special teams day for the books in last week's romp over the Titans.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurt
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Less common symptoms are: Low-grade fever or chills Headache Muscle aches.Katie Wiseman, The Courier-Journal, 1 Jan. 2025
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While he's made an incredible physical recovery, his heart still aches for someone to call his own.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
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In particular, some cleaners can permanently damage stainless steel, wood, marble, and other natural stone surfaces.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Sheriff's Office took reports of seven mailboxes damaged along Arkansas 10 between the area east of Greenwood and the Logan County line, Pevehouse said.Penny Weaver, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
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At least 14 people were killed in the attack and dozens were injured, Raia says.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The Conway Police Department announced an arrest tied to a New Year's Eve shooting that left one person injured, the agency announced Thursday.Daniel McFadin, arkansasonline.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Her withdrawal was a coping mechanism, allowing her time to grieve without being reminded of her loss.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Another cousin, killed earlier in the war, was never found, leaving his grieving mother without even the closure of a burial.Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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The law applies specifically if there is intent to cause serious emotional distress to the person that is depicted in the image.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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American’s logo was an upside-down American flag—both an SOS signal of distress and a statement of opposition, depending on who’s using it.Aaron Gilbreath, SPIN, 31 Dec. 2024
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The harm is wasted money and time trying a probiotic that may not be effective.Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, while many people found humor in Milo's unexpected antics, plenty of owners thanked Lemos for showing the potential for harm that awaits cats when they're left unattended.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Granted, a day of giving thanks can seem a stretch to those pained by the year’s conflicts.Michael Morris, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Press interviews seem to physically pain him, as though frittering away time that could be better spent behind the comforting barricade of a keyboard.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
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As Callas and Stefano were far past their vocal peak, the performances were marred by difficulties.Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump spent considerable time this year campaigning in New York, even holding rallies in the Bronx and hosting events at iconic locations like Madison Square Garden, though some have been marred by controversial comments from his supporters.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Hurt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurt. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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