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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2
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
There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
On one level, these shows are casualties of an industry whose dire financial situation has led to the cutting of creative corners.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
No casualties were reported in either incident.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
More than 120 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed in the city, and among the casualties was a warehouse where the Nativity figures were stored.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
In the game of war, there are no winners, no losers, only casualties.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Marine officers also said accepting women would lead to greater risk, meaning more Marine combat casualties.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump mentioned Cuba’s casualties while speaking with reporters Sunday night aboard Air Force One on the flight back to Washington.
—Elena Giuliano, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
While casualties include both Christians and Muslims, and most Boko Haram and ISWAP operations take place in majority-Muslim areas, both groups often emphasize the targeting of Christians in their respective messaging.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
On one level, these shows are casualties of an industry whose dire financial situation has led to the cutting of creative corners.
—Judy Berman, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
No casualties were reported in either incident.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
More than 120 homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed in the city, and among the casualties was a warehouse where the Nativity figures were stored.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2026
In the game of war, there are no winners, no losers, only casualties.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Marine officers also said accepting women would lead to greater risk, meaning more Marine combat casualties.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Trump mentioned Cuba’s casualties while speaking with reporters Sunday night aboard Air Force One on the flight back to Washington.
—Elena Giuliano, NBC news, 5 Jan. 2026
While casualties include both Christians and Muslims, and most Boko Haram and ISWAP operations take place in majority-Muslim areas, both groups often emphasize the targeting of Christians in their respective messaging.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The yearly global death toll from the disease is approximately 300,000, with most fatalities in places where screenings and treatment are not easily accessible.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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The last two fatal accidents of an MD-11 occurred in 2009, with the first being a crash landing of a FedEx Express plane at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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Having properly inflated tires with the right amount of tread can save you from hydroplaning, blowouts and even accidents.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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JSerra had a couple of scoring chances.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Rain chances return tomorrow, but most of the day is expected to be dry with several 'waves' of rain rolling through.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the jury in the federal civil lawsuit found that Moore violated Gillispie's rights by hiding evidence that would have helped Gillispie's defense and creating unfair lineup procedures for the victims.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The victims were Kato Allen Perez, born in 1992, who was previously known to be deceased; Nikko Lee Perez, who was born in 1996; Mika Alena Perez, who was born in 1995; a second Nikko Lee Perez, who was born in 1997; and Kato Krow Perez, born in 2001.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The next night, though, reporting from his hometown brought Dokoupil luck.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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With any luck, 2026 could be the year of the hobby.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the truth of the matter is that voters, and especially those who are new and infrequent participants in the political process, are as driven by events and circumstances as anything else.—
Jamelle Bouie,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Replacing either Slater or Alt would be a tough ask under any circumstances.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Wireless systems also pose new safety risks, such as stray magnetic fields, fire hazards, and heating of metal objects, requiring further research and development (R&D) and stricter standardization.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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In extremely dense fog, drivers are advised to turn on their hazard lights, pull over into a safe place, and if that’s on the side of the road or hard shoulder—turn off all lights except the hazards, engage the hand brake, and wait until the fog lifts.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Casualties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualties. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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