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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damages
Noun
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And that included nine penalties against him in only seven games last fall.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025 -
However, the most serious penalty is intact—Google's popular Chrome browser is still on the chopping block.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, even if a ceasefire is reached soon, Russia is likely to maintain control over the occupied territories, while Ukraine's hopes of receiving reparations from Moscow for post-war reconstruction appear unrealistic.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The situation exposes how an experiment in reparations that sought to lift people disproportionately harmed by prior enforcement against marijuana not only failed but also helped derail the rollout of legal cannabis in New York.—
Ashley Southall,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Violating an injunction is a criminal misdemeanor in Florida, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine — a penalty that some advocates contend is not stiff enough.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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If convicted, Worthy, 21, could face a sentence of two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Employment and cost agreements are equally critical, defining compensation, performance metrics, and levels of authority for staff.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Defendants said the relationship gave Willis a financial interest in prosecuting the case because of the compensation her boyfriend received.—
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9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The penalties were a combination of forfeitures and fines.—
Brady Dale,
Axios,
24 Feb. 2025
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These days the objectives are not about achievement but rather, forfeiture.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 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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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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Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.—
Emily Dashiell,
Verywell Health,
12 Dec. 2024
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“Damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damages. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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