1
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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as in accidents
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 chances
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
But Russian munitions routinely hit civilian buildings and inflict civilian casualties.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
One possible reason why the disaster caused zero casualties was the time of day.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Then, as now, federal employees became the most visible casualties of a political fight far removed from their paychecks and daily lives.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Parts of the southeastern United States are bracing for the impacts of Tropical Storm Imelda, just one year after Hurricane Helene tore through the region, leaving casualties and calamity in its wake.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
On Sunday evening, the police announced the discovery of two more casualties in the building as rescue operations continued into the night.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Administration, confirmed Sunday’s casualties via Telegram and said 10 people were also wounded in the attack.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The ketchup and fries are casualties in this conversation.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
One possible reason why the disaster caused zero casualties was the time of day.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Then, as now, federal employees became the most visible casualties of a political fight far removed from their paychecks and daily lives.
—Nik Popli, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
Parts of the southeastern United States are bracing for the impacts of Tropical Storm Imelda, just one year after Hurricane Helene tore through the region, leaving casualties and calamity in its wake.
—Alana Wise, NPR, 28 Sep. 2025
On Sunday evening, the police announced the discovery of two more casualties in the building as rescue operations continued into the night.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Tymur Tkachenko, head of the Kyiv City Administration, confirmed Sunday’s casualties via Telegram and said 10 people were also wounded in the attack.
—Anders Hagstrom, FOXNews.com, 28 Sep. 2025
There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2025
The ketchup and fries are casualties in this conversation.
—Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualties
Noun
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Been there, shrieked at that — but give the Normans credit for leaning into the mean-spirited spirit of the endeavor with some groan- and cheer-worthy fatalities, including a POV shot from the perspective of a witch’s broomstick.—
A.A. Dowd,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both Liland and McGonigal hired Herman after being injured in car accidents.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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That’s according to an independent analysis of crash reports the company has disclosed to the government, which found that most of the 45 serious accidents involving Waymos were the fault of other motorists or seemingly an act of God.—
Saahil Desai,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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To be sure, more frequent exams can increase the chances of false positives—a stressful experience that sometimes deters future screenings.—
Jennie Durant,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, a lingering injury kept him out for the next game, effectively ending any chances of him winning the backup job.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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The first arriving engine found one of the victims had been trapped under the helicopter, Sylvia said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The three victims' deaths were ruled accidental, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Hopefully, the 2026 WNBA season will consist of much better luck.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Chicago hitters hadn’t had much luck against San Diego starter Nick Pivetta’s high fastball, with just one hit and six strikeouts through four innings.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Under normal circumstances, he could be trusted to keep the Ravens afloat.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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In these circumstances, pragmatism has merit.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The ordinance was intended to keep streets, parks and other property sanitary and minimize public health and safety hazards, according to board documents.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, there were no injuries or immediate hazards to surrounding areas, El Segundo Fire Department Division Chief Casey Snow told CNN.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Casualties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualties. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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