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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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
So far this year, there have been 1,085 wildfires in California and no fatalities.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Hillsborough County recorded 684 crashes and 51 fatalities in 2025.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries related to either of the problems in the above recalls.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
StarChase claims an 86% apprehension rate with no injuries or fatalities yet from its system.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
But the sheer height of tsunami waves doesn’t always correspond with the number of fatalities.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The 33-page report, published on Tuesday, identified several child fatalities that DOI has been unable to fully investigate — or look into at all — to determine whether there was more ACS could have done to protect children.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Last year, out of 111 fatalities across the state, 102 were speed-related.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2026
So far this year, there have been 1,085 wildfires in California and no fatalities.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Hillsborough County recorded 684 crashes and 51 fatalities in 2025.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Tesla is not aware of any accidents, fatalities or injuries related to either of the problems in the above recalls.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
StarChase claims an 86% apprehension rate with no injuries or fatalities yet from its system.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
But the sheer height of tsunami waves doesn’t always correspond with the number of fatalities.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
The 33-page report, published on Tuesday, identified several child fatalities that DOI has been unable to fully investigate — or look into at all — to determine whether there was more ACS could have done to protect children.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Last year, out of 111 fatalities across the state, 102 were speed-related.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
Noun
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Iranian state media have put the death toll at 168 or higher, but Ebrahim Taheri, the prosecutor of Minab, provided a breakdown of the 156 casualties local authorities counted.—
Zohreh Saberi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The statement did not identify the vessel or confirm whether the drones had made impact, but said there were no immediate reports of casualties on board.—
May 4,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The check was requested by a relative after friends and family had not heard from the victims, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Jones is also charged with possession of a firearm with prior violent convictions and some of his current felony charges carry enhancements related to using a firearm, as well as causing great bodily injury to one of the victims, the DA's Office said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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