CASUALTIES Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

casualties

noun

plural of casualty

as in fatalities

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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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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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 casualties The earthquake was felt across much of the country, with authorities continuing to assess the extent of the damage and possible additional casualties. — Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 The Philippines is among the countries most exposed to powerful typhoons, some 20 of which lash the archipelago every year, causing considerable damage and casualties due to floods and landslides. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026 Heeding the lessons of 9/11, New Yorkers can create public memorials all around the city that recognize both the full scale of loss and the specific casualties in distinct communities. — Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026 No casualties were reported and no evacuation order was issued. — Tatan Syuflana, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 No casualties were reported and no evacuation orders were issued as the nearest settlement is more than 10 miles away, but authorities warned people to stay at least 2 miles clear of the crater. — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Firefighters were battling a blaze as local authorities searched the area for any additional casualties. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026 My woven basket bag has always been one of the first casualties. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 Fatality figures in China under question Meanwhile in China on Monday, the country's foreign ministry denied reports that officials in Beijing had ignored early warning signs of the disaster or downplayed the details of casualties. — Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026

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Noun

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
The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is investigating as part of its standard protocol involving soldier fatalities.

— Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of fatalities

Noun

Most workplace tragedies, sadly, never get that attention, even though more than 5,000 people die from accidents at work every year.

— Matt Helmer, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
The Family Justice Resource Center has argued that child abuse pediatricians’ opinions can carry significant consequences for families, as findings consistent with abuse can also result from complex medical conditions or common household accidents.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of accidents

Noun

No analytics can project how Johnson’s emphasis on turning the page will affect the team’s chances in 2026.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The eastward shift increased the chances of hurricane-force wind gusts on Niihau and possibly Kauai, especially at higher elevations, the hurricane center warned.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of chances

Noun

The brothers previously faced rape and human trafficking charges in Britain in connection to three alleged victims, CPS said.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
That year, Juventus were beaten by PSV in the playoff round, while Inter were the victims of an upset at that stage last year against Bodo/Glimt.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of victims

Noun

Palace had a four-vs-three overload and scored in farcical circumstances.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The diaries of the novelist Andrey Kurkov (collected into three volumes thus far) provide a rich chronicle of Ukrainians’ evolving responses to their extraordinary circumstances.

— Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

At the time, Lukas was working to pass the PACT Act, a law expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other hazards during overseas deployments.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The government razed or burned its buildings to keep them from becoming underwater hazards in the lake.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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