COLLATERAL DAMAGES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

collateral damages

noun

plural of collateral damage

as in fatalities

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Noun

Last year, Maryland faced the deadliest heat season in over a decade with a total of 36 fatalities by the end of the heat season, according to the most recent data.

— Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Definition of fatalities

Noun

Rebaz Sharifi, a local commander, said the strikes targeted a base, without giving details on casualties or damage.

— Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Huang said the Bangkok fire may resemble the fire in Switzerland, noting that such venues tend to have large amounts of flammable soundproofing materials and overcrowded conditions which contribute to the high number of casualties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026

Definition of casualties

Noun

The amount of time that passed has only compounded the challenges of finding — let alone identifying — the victims.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Crump is a civil rights attorney best known for representing the families of Black people who are victims of gun violence and police brutality.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of victims

Noun

Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Whether in an urban backyard or on a remote island, cats are unlikely to turn a blind eye to available prey.

— Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of prey

Noun

The announcement came a day after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Balochistan's capital, Quetta, and told the families of 42 people killed in the attacks that their sacrifices were not in vain and those responsible would be brought to justice.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
As the siege escalates, loyalties are tested and selfless sacrifices are made, leading to a desperate fight for survival where not everyone will emerge alive.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Definition of sacrifices

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