Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for collateral damages
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,
13 June 2026 -
Three spearfishing divers have been killed by sharks off the Australian coast since May 16, bringing the total of fatalities in the nation this year to four.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The ministry is staffed by medical professionals and the United Nations and other independent experts view its figures as the most reliable count of casualties.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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So far, there have been no reports of damage or casualties.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Midland Memorial Hospital received nine of the victims connected to the active shooter incident.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The pope also met abuse survivors privately and urged Spain’s bishops to listen to victims and make reparations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
Noun
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That stint came to an end in April, though, following friendly losses to Egypt and Serbia.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 June 2026
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That has gotten him through all of the losses.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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If the snake population continues to decline, this could have harmful effects on the ecosystem, as snakes are both intermediate and apex predators, serving as both predator and prey.—
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Tens of thousands drowned, while others were raped, robbed, and murdered by pirates, finding vulnerable prey.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The sacrifices came with expectations.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Other supporting players include Adrian Lester as Dane Walter, a handler who barely bothers to shrug off news that, sometimes, sacrifices must be made.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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“Collateral damages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collateral%20damages. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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