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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Fatality figures in China under question Meanwhile in China on Monday, the country's foreign ministry denied reports that officials in Beijing had ignored early warning signs of the disaster or downplayed the details of casualties.

— Mamita Bhandari, NPR, 31 Aug. 2026
Jordanian air defenses intercepted all eight, with no casualties, the government said.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026

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Four people with wounds were transported to Hennepin Healthcare to be treated for their injuries, where one of the victims died, Parten said Wednesday afternoon.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
The victims were identified as Michael Newman, 41, and Stephen Scott, 28, reported the Oklahoman, part of the USA TODAY Network.

— Josh Kelly, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

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