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
The deaths and injuries were confirmed by Fadel Naeem, director of Al-Ahli Hospital, where the casualties arrived.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
But scientists, including Beckmann, argue that using casualties from the road can be a more ethical alternative to trapping wild animals or euthanizing them to sample tissues.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Grey's Anatomy has weathered nearly two decade's worth of medical emergencies and whirlwind romances, but not without a few casualties along the way.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his foreign backers, though, have challenged the characterization, pointing to Russia's slow progress, mounting casualties and apparent economic strains.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has settled into a grinding conflict defined by high casualties and incremental territorial shifts.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The report estimated that Ukraine has seen 500,000 to 600,000 military casualties, including up to 140,000 deaths.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Other British ships that attempted to come to the Amethyst’s aid also sustained casualties.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Russia currently controls around 20% of Ukrainian land, but over almost four years of grinding war, those territorial gains are thought to have cost Russia over a million casualties.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 27 Feb. 2026
But scientists, including Beckmann, argue that using casualties from the road can be a more ethical alternative to trapping wild animals or euthanizing them to sample tissues.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 26 Feb. 2026
Grey's Anatomy has weathered nearly two decade's worth of medical emergencies and whirlwind romances, but not without a few casualties along the way.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Feb. 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his foreign backers, though, have challenged the characterization, pointing to Russia's slow progress, mounting casualties and apparent economic strains.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
Four years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has settled into a grinding conflict defined by high casualties and incremental territorial shifts.
—Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The report estimated that Ukraine has seen 500,000 to 600,000 military casualties, including up to 140,000 deaths.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2026
Other British ships that attempted to come to the Amethyst’s aid also sustained casualties.
—Anne Ewbank, Popular Science, 18 Feb. 2026
Russia currently controls around 20% of Ukrainian land, but over almost four years of grinding war, those territorial gains are thought to have cost Russia over a million casualties.
—Holly Williams, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualties
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With that in mind, Sacramento’s City Council made a Vision Zero pledge in 2017 to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2027.—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Data from the Baltimore City Fire Department shows there was a 50% drop in fire fatalities in 2025.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Tourists in trouble Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Pet owners should be vigilant about their pets today to avoid accidents.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2026
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But Porter’s gubernatorial chances took a hit in late 2025 after an interview with a local television reporter in Sacramento went seriously awry.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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The loss to the Hawkeyes hurt those chances, but beating Ohio State, which is fighting to host the first two rounds of the tournament at home, is a step in the right direction.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Without defendants, victims or witnesses present, prosecutors can’t do their job, Merriweather said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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True reform should protect victims while ensuring individuals receive the accountability and services necessary to break cycles of crime.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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The Hurricanes’ close-game luck ran out on Saturday.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
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That segment was a combination of being in the right place at the right time, luck, smarts, and most of it was shot on my iPhone.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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In the 24 hours since Moore’s death, several players took to social media to mourn the gifted receiver and advocate for supporting others going through difficult circumstances.—
Mike Wilson,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Information has not yet been released by sheriff’s officials on what caused the deaths or the circumstances surrounding them.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Additional site monitoring was conducted while plant machinery was being operated, and no hazards were indicated, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2026
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One of the most common hazards after a major snowstorm are blocked house vents and pipes, which could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Casualties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualties. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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