bangs up

verb

Definition of bangs upnext
present tense third-person singular of bang up
as in damages

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  1. harms
  2. impairs
  3. destroys
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  • By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The new Administration may wish to propose solutions to state regulatory overreach that harms many Americans.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of harms
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  • In 2022, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia dementia, a cognitive disorder that impairs speech and communication over time.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Excessive exposure to digital media impairs focus.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of impairs
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  • With bird flu, pasteurization destroys the virus.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This means that the burn mechanism, which destroys a portion of transaction fees to reduce Ethereum’s circulating supply, will see diminished effectiveness, further undermining Ethereum’s economic positioning.
    Jemma Green, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Thesaurus Entries Near bangs up

bangs away (at)

bangs up

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