1
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
The greenhouse gas monitoring missions, known collectively as the Orbiting Carbon Observatory, are some of the many Earth science casualties in the proposal.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Pretty soon, the entire country was waiting for news, any news, as to what the situation was and how bad the casualties were.
—Salena Zito, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Brodt echoed these concerns, warning that small apparel businesses may become the unintended casualties of the current global trade environment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian casualties are unknown but likely very much lighter.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2025
Pretty soon, the entire country was waiting for news, any news, as to what the situation was and how bad the casualties were.
—Salena Zito, The Washington Examiner, 13 Aug. 2025
Brodt echoed these concerns, warning that small apparel businesses may become the unintended casualties of the current global trade environment.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
Ukrainian casualties are unknown but likely very much lighter.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualty
Noun
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Spohr died after being shot once in the head during the burglary at the couple’s Homewood residence on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, the victims’ family has said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Both of those victims were taken to Jackson Park Community Hospital.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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In 1950, following an accident with a truck that left him with chronic pain, Lee leapt to his death from a twelfth-story window, leaving behind a fortune and a world-class collection of cars, which were subsequently sold off, among them the T150.—
Stayton Bonner,
Robb Report,
24 Aug. 2025
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At the end of the set, drummer and vocalist Brann Dailor stepped to the front of the stage to deliver a heartfelt message about Hinds, who died earlier in the week following a motorcycle accident in Atlanta.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
23 Aug. 2025
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Later rounds are where careful attention to detail, assessment of drafted situation and a certain degree of luck can turn a Day 3 selection into a starting fantasy asset.—
Jeff Haverlack,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
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Behind the scenes, it was held together with duct tape and luck.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Such pursuits have tragically ticked up in 2025, especially over the last two months, during which four police pursuits have resulted in fatalities.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Aug. 2025
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Sanders faced heavy pressure throughout the game, limiting his chances to showcase his abilities, while Dillon Gabriel appeared to have had a clearer path to make plays.—
Cecil Merkerson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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There will still be the chance to display betting firms on the sleeves of kits, advertising boards and on training wear, but it is forecast that the value of some sponsorship deals could be halved in the next 12 months.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Even the after effects of New Zealand’s oil and gas drilling ban did not create such a bizarre set of circumstances and pricing pain points.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The Butler County Coroner's Office reported Aug. 20 that more information about the circumstances of Darst's death could be released this week.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Aug. 2025
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Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Hurricane Erin has caused several coastal and marine hazards.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Casualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualty. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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