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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
There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.
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Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The highly accurate Tomahawks can be fired from US Navy submarines and surface ships well off Iranian shores, minimizing the risk of US casualties.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Iranian security forces escalated from pellet guns to live ammunition during protests, sharply increasing casualties, a doctor who treated wounded demonstrators told the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI).
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
When lawmakers accelerate timelines and pile on mandates, small businesses are the first casualties.
—Ryan Gonzalez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
With protests in their third week in Iran, human rights groups estimate at least 646 people have been killed in escalating demonstrations so far, though a near-total communications blackout has made verifying casualties extremely difficult.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
With independent media banned and journalists silenced or imprisoned, no institution has been able to verify the number of casualties.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 13 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
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Jan. 2026
The highly accurate Tomahawks can be fired from US Navy submarines and surface ships well off Iranian shores, minimizing the risk of US casualties.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 14 Jan. 2026
Iranian security forces escalated from pellet guns to live ammunition during protests, sharply increasing casualties, a doctor who treated wounded demonstrators told the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI).
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
When lawmakers accelerate timelines and pile on mandates, small businesses are the first casualties.
—Ryan Gonzalez, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026
With protests in their third week in Iran, human rights groups estimate at least 646 people have been killed in escalating demonstrations so far, though a near-total communications blackout has made verifying casualties extremely difficult.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
With independent media banned and journalists silenced or imprisoned, no institution has been able to verify the number of casualties.
—Pegah Banihashemi, Chicago Tribune, 13 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualties
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Alongside the bride and groom, there were at least six other fatalities — including family members and other guests.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The largest anti-government demonstrations to rock Iran in recent years intensified Friday night, fueling fears of growing fatalities as authorities battle to suppress the protests.—
Arsalan Shahla,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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They’re designed with a polyester blend that’s abrasion-resistant to prevent accidents and keep you covered up through all your winter hikes.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Officials have also tried to cover up the killings, Amnesty said, by forcing the families of some victims to give interviews to state media blaming accidents or other protesters.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plenty of videos mentioning the hack say that eating more fiber can have weight loss benefits and boost your chances of having a healthy gut.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Several of the Monarchs’ scoring chances came off sharp cross passes.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Orange County has appropriated nearly $500 million to cover possible payouts to victims of the fire, and as of August had paid more than $39 million in settlements so far.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Busfield allegedly told police that the alleged victims’ parents were upset their sons had been replaced with a younger actor who auditioned for The Cleaning Lady.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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The circumstances made the role ill-suited to Bennett, and everyone knew that Shawn was beset by phobias.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Detectives from the Police Department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit responded to take over the investigation, but the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Applying heat near theses area can melt parts or create serious safety hazards.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Casualties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualties. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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