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
More than 2,100 people have been killed in the Israeli offensive, according to Lebanon's health ministry, which does not distinguish between civilian and combatant casualties.
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Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Drones are Ukraine’s deadliest tool Kyiv said nearly all Russian casualties in March were inflicted by drones.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Among the casualties of Operation Epic Fury’s first day were more than a hundred and seventy-five people, most of them little girls, at the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school, in the southern city of Minab.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
No direct casualties were reported.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
While Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago with superior numbers, that advantage has since been neutralized by Western aid and the emergence of new drones, which now account for the vast majority of casualties.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Israeli leaders say the system isn't 100% guaranteed but credit it with preventing serious damage and countless casualties.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The casualties from Wednesday’s strikes and others across the country have pushed the death toll in more than a month of Israel’s war with Hezbollah to over 1,950 killed and more than 6,300 wounded, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah retaliated to the heavy strikes — which prompted an international outcry — by launching missiles into Israel, though no serious casualties have been reported.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Joe Walsh, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Drones are Ukraine’s deadliest tool Kyiv said nearly all Russian casualties in March were inflicted by drones.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Among the casualties of Operation Epic Fury’s first day were more than a hundred and seventy-five people, most of them little girls, at the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school, in the southern city of Minab.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2026
No direct casualties were reported.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
While Russia invaded Ukraine four years ago with superior numbers, that advantage has since been neutralized by Western aid and the emergence of new drones, which now account for the vast majority of casualties.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
Israeli leaders say the system isn't 100% guaranteed but credit it with preventing serious damage and countless casualties.
—Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2026
The casualties from Wednesday’s strikes and others across the country have pushed the death toll in more than a month of Israel’s war with Hezbollah to over 1,950 killed and more than 6,300 wounded, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry.
—ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026
Hezbollah retaliated to the heavy strikes — which prompted an international outcry — by launching missiles into Israel, though no serious casualties have been reported.
—Abby Sewell, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualties
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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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,
9 Apr. 2026
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The committee will hold public hearings to learn what caused the collapse and how similar accidents can be avoided in the future.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Key Considerations In most personal injury cases, such as those from car or truck accidents, there is no cap on non-economic (pain and suffering) damages.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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While temperatures have been and will continue to trend warmer than average for the remainder of the month, there will still be a couple of cold mornings and even some snow chances.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of the victims, a 36-year-old man, suffered multiple gunshots to his body and was pronounced dead at the scene.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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The three other victims were taken to the hospital by private vehicle and later released, according to authorities.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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And if the basketball gods were just, the Warriors would be provided a play-in loss — Wednesday or Friday, either will do — and lottery luck.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Rory McIlroy faded his tee shot into the pine straw, forcing a dramatic finish for his second consecutive Masters title, a final round that saw the Northern Irish golfer press his luck on the final few holes.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
13 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediately available information on the suspect or a motive in the shooting and detectives said that the circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Given those circumstances, what is, realistically, the best-case scenario for the Warriors once the play-in begins?—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Apr. 2026
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Avoid using parchment paper without any food to weigh it down to prevent fire hazards.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Casualties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualties. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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