COLLATERAL DAMAGES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

collateral damages

noun

plural of collateral damage

as in fatalities

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Noun

In the last six years, city leaders said there have been more than 40 serious crashes and multiple fatalities, including one from earlier this year.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Ukraine has seen over 525,000 casualties and 125,000 fatalities.

— Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fatalities

Noun

Both fell into the water and caused no damage or casualties, the UAE said on Wednesday.

— Jenni Reid,Emma Graham, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
And soon, the virus would also cross borders, triggering food insecurity, widespread sickness, and mass casualties around the world.

— Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of casualties

Noun

The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel previously alleged that there were 44 victims throughout 2025.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
There is also worry that the government’s push will upset the legacy of former Emperor Akihito, including making amends for the victims of World War II, which was fought in his father’s name.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of victims

Noun

Now, those extensions could end up on the chopping block, Burak said, as states seek ways to manage Medicaid losses.

— Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
There's scarce public data, but some estimates indicate that up to 20% of the company's total warehouse space has been destroyed, with assessments of losses running as high as $6 billion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of losses

Noun

Humpback whales create bubble clouds to corral their prey and then lunge through the center to swallow the small fish.

— Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
African lions are considered vulnerable, zoo officials said, adding that their population has decreased by 50% over the last 25 years because of habitat loss, loss of prey and conflicts between humans and lions.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of prey

Noun

That can mean sharing the story of how the family built its wealth, including the sacrifices involved, teaching budgeting and investing early, and involving children in charitable decisions long before any inheritance is on the table.

— Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
At Johannesburg’s former Women’s Jail, now a museum, women speak of past sacrifices, linking them to today’s struggles.

— Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of sacrifices

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