fatalities

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 Studies show warmer winters have also extended their reproduction period and reduced cold fatalities. Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 One of the more unsurprising details is when these fatalities occur the most. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 16 July 2026 The ages of the victims have not been released by authorities, who did not report any adult fatalities or injuries. Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 The Weather Service recorded 529 heat fatalities that year, which almost certainly is an undercount. Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026 The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 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 Snake bites increasing in California The CPCS reports an increase in snake encounters in California in 2026, with three fatalities reported so far. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 10 July 2026
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Noun
  • That was part of his wider goal of sending endless waves of bomb-carrying drones and robots to hit Russian encampments in a bid to sharply reduce Ukraine’s casualties.
    Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • That criticism echoed complaints from soldiers and veterans over heavy casualties in costly front-line assaults.
    ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
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  • Patel arrived in Jakarta shortly after talks with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet concerning joint efforts to combat international online scam operations that cheat victims out of billions of dollars annually.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • Like his Borat character, Cohen interviews people on the street as Ali G and often gets himself into hilarious and cringe-worthy situations with unknowing victims.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 22 July 2026

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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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