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
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Apr. 2025
New Zealand doubled the lead five minutes later, and New Caledonia failed to present a compelling response in what wound up a 3-0 result.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
The assault killed 35 residents, including two children, and wounded 129 others.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Worth taking a minute out of your day to listen to this Iowan’s emotional story of how Grassley stepped in to help his dad, who was suffering from shrapnel wounds sustained in WWII & Korea.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 15 Apr. 2025
New Zealand doubled the lead five minutes later, and New Caledonia failed to present a compelling response in what wound up a 3-0 result.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Verb
Two people were killed and six others wounded in a shooting at Florida State University on Thursday afternoon, authorities said.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
The assault killed 35 residents, including two children, and wounded 129 others.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wound
Noun
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This isn't the first time Monk has suffered a major injury late in the season.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, in just his third game of the season following a return from the IL due to a right hamstring injury, Tauchman re-injured his leg.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their son and daughter-in-law, Cameron Bott, 35, and his wife, Diana, 36, whose nearby home was damaged in the tornado, initiated a discussion about starting a GoFundMe to offset potential insurance shortfalls in rebuilding the gas station.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Appalachian Trail was damaged by Hurricane Helene.—
Lucille Sherman,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As the report highlighted, culture wars are about both sides attempting to impose their will by personally insulting others who hold opposing viewpoints, seeking ways to cancel the social and professional lifestyles of others, and preventing others from participating in public debates.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The idea of an entertainer with no political experience who could win people over by insulting opponents and misbehaving hit just too close to home.—
Steve Greene,
IndieWire,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s made with three layers, including an inner tube that’s drinking water safe, a middle layer that adds strength, and an outermost layer that’s UV, mold, and abrasion resistant.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2025
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One person is believed to have suffered a leg fracture and at least a dozen people were treated on-scene for minor abrasions.—
Alexandra Koch,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With Lewis Hall out injured, Tino Livramento is set to play left-back.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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In Arkansas, officials reported that three people died and 29 others were injured following overnight storms.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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A lot of the time, the people on the stage or on the show, they’re not even offended.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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That clip became so prominent in part because, the same week, Barrett offended the Trump base.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Draisaitl has played three games since getting hurt against Utah on March 18.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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By the time a tooth starts hurting, the problem is usually more advanced, requiring more extensive treatment.—
Towncare Dental,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The shooting Saturday in Pocatello outraged the boy's family and neighbors as well as viewers online who questioned why the officers opened fire within about 12 seconds of exiting their patrol cars while making no apparent effort to de-escalate the situation or use less lethal weapons.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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On Saturday, tens of thousands of protesters outraged by Trump's leadership since his return to office for a second term on January 20 took to the streets in all 50 states.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Wound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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