CASUALTY Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

casualty

noun

ˈka-zhəl-tē

Definition of casualty

as in victim

a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed the real casualties in the war against drugs are millions of innocent children

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as in accident

a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury casualties at sea that sometimes resulted in great losses of men or even of entire ships

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as in luck

archaic the uncertain course of events believes finding one's true love is too important a matter to be left to mere casualty

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Recent Examples of casualty Attention is often the first casualty of careless communication. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Only good fortune and the actions of others spared the potential for casualties. — Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 In fact, the industries that pose the greatest potential risks of mass casualty events tend to have fewer players in them, and yes, the burden of regulatory compliance is one of the reasons. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 Russian overnight strikes also pounded western Ukraine, though there were no immediate reports of casualties. — ABC News, 13 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for casualty

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Noun

The victims and the first responders were honored before the game.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
In practice, though, victims of instant-payment fraud often recover little.

— Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of victim

Noun

Cargo plane crashes in the US The crash is the latest in a series of high-profile aircraft accidents in the United States.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Every day, the Daily News covers page upon page of shootings, stabbings, fires, bike accidents, political happenings, etc.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of accident

Noun

The prospects who are performing well enough to expect a September call-up in a normal season, like Parks Harber, might be out of luck.

— Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
The big one, of course, is that NASCAR created a new playoff format meant to erase luck.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of luck

Noun

The boy’s death, a second diabetic fatality and ongoing criminal and legislative probes expose gaps in medical training, oversight and Arizona’s deep dependence on large private child-care contractors.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
In June, a New York Times investigation documented the way their taller hoods and larger blind zones contributed to rising fatalities.

— Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of fatality

Noun

Nevertheless, for homebuyers with thin credit histories, having an alternative credit score used could mean a greater chance of getting more favorable mortgage terms.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of chance

Noun

Decisions grounded in clear values and long-term strategy remain resilient even when circumstances evolve.

— Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
But the alternative—the freedom to perpetually abandon difficult circumstances—is, in the long run, the more wearying path.

— Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of circumstance

Noun

Emergency crews later told people near the wreckage to leave because of continuing hazards.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
In January, Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupted, leading officials at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park to warn visitors about heavy traffic, crowds and potential hazards.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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