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 Florida has most lightning fatalities in nation Florida leads the nation in lightning deaths, according to AccuWeather. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Or how both buildings collapsed, as if in slow-motion, claiming fatalities floor by floor, then block by block. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026 About 12 of the fatalities in Florida were either directly or indirectly linked to Donna, and overall the storm resulted in damages worth about $2 billion. — David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2026 The pandemic brought a huge spike in roadway fatalities on the state’s roads, which peaked in 2022. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026 The number of fatalities dropped by two-thirds compared to the same time period in 2025, when troopers reported 15 deaths and 238 injuries statewide. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 In June, a New York Times investigation documented the way their taller hoods and larger blind zones contributed to rising fatalities. — Paula Span, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is investigating as part of its standard protocol involving soldier fatalities. — Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Sep. 2026 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

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The earthquake was felt across much of the country, with authorities continuing to assess the extent of the damage and possible additional casualties.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
The Philippines is among the countries most exposed to powerful typhoons, some 20 of which lash the archipelago every year, causing considerable damage and casualties due to floods and landslides.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of casualties

Noun

The brothers previously faced rape and human trafficking charges in Britain in connection to three alleged victims, CPS said.

— Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
That year, Juventus were beaten by PSV in the playoff round, while Inter were the victims of an upset at that stage last year against Bodo/Glimt.

— Leon Imber, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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