1
as in to damage
to cause bodily damage to
an arrow had wounded the animal, but the vet was able to save it
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2
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
that callous comment really wounded me
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Recent Examples of wound
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The victim was found in bed with a gunshot wound to her upper body and head, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Fox19, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 2 Sep. 2025
The second Boone County Sheriff's deputy wounded in a shooting at a Walton apartment complex has been released from the hospital, officials said.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Overall, the kit can be used for sprains, strains, stomach upset, overheating, cold exposure, wound care, burns, and more.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
The victim was found in bed with a gunshot wound to her upper body and head, and was pronounced dead at the scene.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
Two other people were shot and wounded.
—Fox19, Fox 19 Cincinnati, 2 Sep. 2025
The second Boone County Sheriff's deputy wounded in a shooting at a Walton apartment complex has been released from the hospital, officials said.
—Quinlan Bentley, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025
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Washing a couch or sofa, professional carpet and upholstery cleaner Ben Brazell says, is more precarious than carpet cleaning because the upholstery is often a lot more expensive and much easier to damage.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
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Private homes, farm buildings and power lines were damaged, Gusev said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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Would any self-respecting show really risk insulting the viewer’s intelligence so flagrantly?—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Trump has insulted both men about their weight.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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And Henry Rutledge, who missed the Week 1 matchup with a lower-body injury, returned to action and resulted in Charlotte’s longest rush of the night on his second carry – 14 yards.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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Laurel Ivory was the goalkeeper who claimed the clean sheet for KC on Saturday night, as Lorena appeared on the injury report late in the week with a knee ailment.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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One of two firefighters injured in a house fire in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside on Wednesday has been released from the hospital, while the other is recovering in the burn unit at Parkland Hospital, officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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McCaffrey missed the first eight games of the season, then injured his knee in a Week 13 game in Buffalo, ending his season.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Others were offended by the variety of items in the dish.—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Of community referrals, 81% did not offend at all.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Tyson, who suffered an arm abrasion in the incident, will be booked once he is released from the hospital, Sanders said.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
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Coconut oil may help address common skin issues like dry skin, eczema, and minor cuts and abrasions.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Although Hill later attributed his end-of-season outburst to frustration due to a fractured wrist that ailed him all season and the Dolphins’ lack of a playoff berth, his actions likely hurt many of his teammates.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Yet even in the face of these losses, many retailers remain hesitant to modernize their approach to returns, fearing that stricter policies could hurt customer satisfaction.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The court of public opinion would also be outraged.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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However, his bullpen management also has fans outraged.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Wound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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