COLLATERAL DAMAGE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

collateral damage

noun

Definition of collateral damage

as in fatality

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Recent Examples of collateral damage Recently, anger at this collateral damage, heightened by the fish shortage, has evolved into a political movement. — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026 The company says the design supports precision strikes while reducing the risk of collateral damage. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 There even seemed to be some collateral damage in the market on other AI companies, too. — Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 19 Oct. 2026 When Tommy dies as collateral damage of Carrie’s violence in the finale, his final words will be about those same stars. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collateral damage

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Noun

According to Kansas City Police Department data, the fatal crash is Kansas City’s 57th traffic fatality this year.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
His death appeared to be the first fatality involving a horse carriage in Central Park since the rides began.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of fatality

Noun

Before they were killed, those chosen for sacrifice were taken to Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire, or to temples or oracles scattered throughout the territory.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong celebrates with fans after scoring off a sacrifice-fly from Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during the ninth inning at Wrigley Field on May 4, 2026.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sacrifice

Noun

The major online retailer Ozon said a drone attack caused a fire to break out at its logistics center in Adygeysk, in Russia's Adygea region, but that there were no casualties.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
The major online retailer Ozon said that a drone attack caused a fire to break out at its logistics center in Adygeysk, in Russia’s Adygea region, but that there were no casualties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of casualty

Noun

Fifth-year cornerback Jaden Mickey made some big stops, including a pass breakup, while the defensive front produced four sacks for 37 yards and seven tackles for loss.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
After scoring just four points on six field-goal attempts in Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons, Adebayo was much more aggressive in looking for his own offense on Saturday.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of loss

Noun

In Uruapan, 250 miles west of Mexico City, Manzo’s killing has sowed fear and uncertainty within his grassroots opposition Sombrero Movement, where he’s gone from leader to martyr.

— Megan Janetsky, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Cyprian was executed in 258, becoming the first bishop-martyr of Africa.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026

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