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
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Three spearfishing divers have been killed by sharks off the Australian coast since May 16, bringing the total of fatalities in the nation this year to four.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Other Midwestern communities have not reported fatalities, but sustained serious damage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Supporters of the legislation said the goal is to prevent injuries and fatalities, but some e-bike riders question the additional cost that would be involved.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 4 June 2026
More than 900 Palestinians killed since ceasefire began The fatalities were the latest in the coastal enclave since an October ceasefire deal attempted to halt a more than two-year war between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas group in Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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%.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
McCormack has seen several fatalities, but one in particular haunts him.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026
Three spearfishing divers have been killed by sharks off the Australian coast since May 16, bringing the total of fatalities in the nation this year to four.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Other Midwestern communities have not reported fatalities, but sustained serious damage.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026
Supporters of the legislation said the goal is to prevent injuries and fatalities, but some e-bike riders question the additional cost that would be involved.
—Suzanne Le Mignot, CBS News, 4 June 2026
More than 900 Palestinians killed since ceasefire began The fatalities were the latest in the coastal enclave since an October ceasefire deal attempted to halt a more than two-year war between Israel and the Palestinian militant Hamas group in Gaza.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
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%.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
McCormack has seen several fatalities, but one in particular haunts him.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
Noun
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The ministry is staffed by medical professionals and the United Nations and other independent experts view its figures as the most reliable count of casualties.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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So far, there have been no reports of damage or casualties.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Midland Memorial Hospital received nine of the victims connected to the active shooter incident.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The pope also met abuse survivors privately and urged Spain’s bishops to listen to victims and make reparations.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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