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
Since records began in the 1920s, 344 people have died on Everest, according to The Himalayan Database, but the ratio of fatalities to climbers who venture above base camp is less than 1%.
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Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 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, 30 May 2026
McCormack has seen several fatalities, but one in particular haunts him.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
There were 10 recreational boating fatalities in Pennsylvania last year, eight of which involved people who not wearing a life jacket.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Three states saw particularly dramatic drops in in deaths in the twelve months ending in December 2025, with Alabama, New York, and Virginia registering between 25 and 30 percent fewer fatalities.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 28 May 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, 28 May 2026
Officials could not provide an estimate of how many people were home at the time of the explosion, how many are missing, and the number of fatalities.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Drowning is the cause of death in 76% of boating fatalities, and most of those victims were not wearing one.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 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, 30 May 2026
McCormack has seen several fatalities, but one in particular haunts him.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
There were 10 recreational boating fatalities in Pennsylvania last year, eight of which involved people who not wearing a life jacket.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 28 May 2026
Three states saw particularly dramatic drops in in deaths in the twelve months ending in December 2025, with Alabama, New York, and Virginia registering between 25 and 30 percent fewer fatalities.
—Brian Mann, NPR, 28 May 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, 28 May 2026
Officials could not provide an estimate of how many people were home at the time of the explosion, how many are missing, and the number of fatalities.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 May 2026
Drowning is the cause of death in 76% of boating fatalities, and most of those victims were not wearing one.
—Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
Noun
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No damage or casualties were reported.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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The ships are outfitted with medical and dental capabilities that can provide medical treatment for up to 600 casualties.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Newsom’s office said Thursday that the state is providing assistance to victims, family members and witnesses of the mosque shooting.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The bodies of two people were found earlier this week, before crews recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28, Longview fire chief Brad Hannig said in a press conference later that day.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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