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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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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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 techniques were refined between the wars by the French, British, German, and Spanish armed forces, and during the Second World War, tens of thousands of casualties were flown across the European and Pacific theaters. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 South Sudan’s Foreign Ministry also blamed Sudan’s military, saying the attack hit multiple locations within the market, causing civilian casualties and extensive property damage. — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026 Ukraine's 92nd Separate Assault Brigade The war has increasingly become a technological arms race, with both Ukraine and Russia relying on drones to reduce human casualties. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 The Saudi Civil Defense issued danger alerts but no immediate reports of casualties or damage. — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 McGuinty, speaking to reporters in Ottawa, confirmed the casualties but had no other details to share. — Rob Gillies, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 An investigation is underway, United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said, without specifying whether the attacks caused any damage or casualties. — Frank Andrews, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 However, anyone craving a smart, multi-layered crime thriller about moral choices, marital trust, the casualties of capitalism, and the divisions of social and class structures should check out the riveting High and Low. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026 And for those who might further ask, If this is a war, who are the American casualties? — Daniel Peña, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Accounts of injuries, even fatalities, are reminders that beneath the mystery of a bog’s soft ground lies real danger.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
No fatalities and no structure losses or damages have been reported as of Friday morning.

— Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of fatalities

Noun

Unexpected illnesses and accidents could also require you to change your plans.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
The risk of death from suicide was nearly doubled, showing an 89% increase, while the risk of dying from intentional or unintentional injuries, such as motor vehicle accidents, was 55% higher, the study found.

— Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of accidents

Noun

Fans are cautious about discussing UCLA’s chances of making the College Football Playoff, despite the Bruins becoming the last undefeated team in the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference.

— Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Though that doesn’t mean the Texas head coach is ready to risk the chances of them making the CFP if Arch cannot show progress in the first half on Saturday.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of chances

Noun

The Baton Rouge Police Department identified the victims as 21-year-old Leah Fonte and 21-year-old Shane Hirstius, who were engaged.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has begun notifying victims impacted by a recent data breach of driver’s license and motor vehicle data, but not everyone whose information was stolen will receive an alert.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of victims

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And, in the case of the continent’s richest man Aliko Dangote, the conflict has proven the old adage that luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Daisy Edgar-Jones and Esmé Creed-Miles star as the down-on-their-luck Dashwood sisters, who are forced to move from their fine family estate into the decidedly more modest Barton Cottage.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of luck

Noun

These circumstances, too, create a perception of the world as unpredictable and may lead people to seek escape via alcohol or other drugs.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
In a Facebook post, police explained that officers can consider the circumstances when deciding whether warnings, citations or other enforcement are appropriate within the law and department policy.

— CBS News, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

Evolution prepared us for a world that is uncertain but with hazards that are often foreseeable and, to some extent, calculable.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
While these temperature hazards are not unique to Pennsylvania, several factors make this issue a particular concern for the state.

— Jaquelyn Jahn, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026

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