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
Even seasoned hikers have met disaster attempting the climb and, while a precise number of fatalities on the mountain isn't readily available, it's known as among the most challenging peaks in North America.
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Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Ten New Yorkers have already died on the streets amid record-breaking cold, and the encampment sweeps initiated by Mayor Adams could well prove a critical tool in averting any more needless fatalities.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The goal is to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2050.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Zimmerman said the shelter hasn’t had any fatalities due to the disease thanks to the quick and effective action of the staff and the support of the public.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Shaw said Tuesday morning that there have been no fatalities in crashes over the last few days.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In the past, Iran’s theocracy has undercounted or not reported fatalities from unrest.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Thousands of crashes and hundreds of fatalities happen each year on snowy or icy pavement.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Car and truck crashes accounted for 392 fatalities.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
Ten New Yorkers have already died on the streets amid record-breaking cold, and the encampment sweeps initiated by Mayor Adams could well prove a critical tool in averting any more needless fatalities.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026
The goal is to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2050.
—Kayla Moeller, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Zimmerman said the shelter hasn’t had any fatalities due to the disease thanks to the quick and effective action of the staff and the support of the public.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Shaw said Tuesday morning that there have been no fatalities in crashes over the last few days.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In the past, Iran’s theocracy has undercounted or not reported fatalities from unrest.
—Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
Thousands of crashes and hundreds of fatalities happen each year on snowy or icy pavement.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Car and truck crashes accounted for 392 fatalities.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
Noun
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Last year saw a 31% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties compared with 2024, the advocacy group Human Rights Watch said in a report published Wednesday.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the latest casualties are the ADAS radar sensors on the front of many modern cars.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lawmakers complained when the Justice Department made only a limited release last month, but officials said more time was needed to review an additional trove of documents that was discovered and to scour the records to ensure no sensitive information about victims was inadvertently released.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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Both victims were taken to Mount Sinai Hospital in fair condition.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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