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as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
ordered by the court to pay $1000 in damages
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as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury
the company was forced to pay millions in damages to the permanently disabled worker
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as in injures
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply
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as in wounds
to cause bodily damage to
his knee was badly damaged in the accident, and he walked with a limp for months
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damages
Noun
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Some credit cards feature penalty interest rates that can even void a 0% financing offer.—
Ashley Donohoe,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025 -
Utah’s Kevin Stenlund then took a high-sticking penalty in Buffalo’s offensive zone.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These settlements were comprehensive, invoking bold visions of world peace and involving territorial settlements, population movements, security clauses, and financial reparations.—
G. John Ikenberry,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Mar. 2025
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Advocates in Oklahoma have announced a new plan seeking reparations, preservation and economic development for Tulsa Race Massacre survivors and their descendants.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In Oklahoma, Republican Gov. Kevin Stitt mentioned the need to create better outcomes through fines and fees reform, plus possibly abolishing debtors prisons.—
Taylor Millard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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Audit failures, rising fines and outdated methods indicate that traditional auditing can no longer keep pace.—
William Tarr,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As the fire appears to be outside of airlines’ control, flight compensation may not be payable, according to a note issued by Citi on Friday.—
Leslie Josephs,Monica Pitrelli,Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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Ensuring competitive compensation, robust leadership development and scalable people operations is crucial for attracting and retaining top talent.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Others worry about moral hazard: if law enforcement seizures fill the coffers, might agencies become too enthusiastic about forfeitures just to grow those reserves?—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Treasury Department will set up an office to administer the reserve, which will be capitalized with Bitcoin (BTC) confiscated by the government as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings, according to the order.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The potential harms around generative AI and children are mostly still unknown.—
Andrew R. Chow,
TIME,
30 Dec. 2024
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The setup is designed to protect them from ravens, coyotes and other predators, along with the other harms a Marine base might present.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.—
Emily Dashiell,
Verywell Health,
12 Dec. 2024
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For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damages. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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