FATALITIES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

fatalities

noun

plural of fatality

as in casualties

a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed the grim reminder that every holiday weekend inevitably results in a slew of highway fatalities

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Recent Examples of fatalities John’s hacking skills prove useful, as does the T-800’s extensive firepower—although per John’s instructions, there are zero human fatalities. — ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 Miraculously, the plane with its 171 passengers was able to land with no fatalities. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Two people who were not vaccinated against measles died of the disease in Pennsylvania, public health officials said on Tuesday—these are the first measles fatalities in the state in 35 years. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 The group said that its research showed 34 fatalities since the pass opened in 1969. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 But nationally, fatalities in this age group tend to follow premature birth or profound congenital disorders. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 At this point last year, police had investigated 21 traffic fatalities on city streets. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 Based on its crime rates, risk of natural disasters and the likelihood of traffic fatalities, Pittsburgh ranked among the top 10 safest big cities in America in a recent report. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026 The storm, which registered a 99 mph gust at Gary/Chicago International Airport, resulted in at least seven fatalities. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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There were no civilian casualties as a consequence of the drone hit and fire, but the museum building and some artworks suffered damage, according to reporting by Reuters.

— News Desk, Artforum, 25 Aug. 2026
The toll was confirmed in the Pentagon’s 2025 annual report for civilian casualties, The Washington Post first reported.

— Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026

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Other federal agencies that were victims of computer intrusion by the platforms were the Energy Department, the Health and Human Services Department and the National Institutes of Health, according to the DOJ.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
The State Department issued a statement on Wednesday expressing condolences to the victims of the flooding and pledged financial support.

— Matteo Moschella, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

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