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, 23 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, 22 May 2026
There were 124 confirmed human cases of the disease, including 11 fatalities, in California last year, according to the district.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 22 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
Since October, the country has witnessed over 700 fatalities and more than 18,500 infections, although cases and deaths have shown signs of slowing since their peak in January.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Horse racing is still a decentralized mess with varying methods of caring for thoroughbreds, frequent scrutiny of safety protocols and instances of spikes in fatalities during events at high-profile racetracks.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Since the beginning of 2025, the government has reported at least 200 injuries and 13 fatalities—over twice the previous mortality record.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Bear encounters are on the rise in Japan, with 200 injuries and 13 fatalities reported just since the start of 2025.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 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, 22 May 2026
There were 124 confirmed human cases of the disease, including 11 fatalities, in California last year, according to the district.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 22 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
Since October, the country has witnessed over 700 fatalities and more than 18,500 infections, although cases and deaths have shown signs of slowing since their peak in January.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Horse racing is still a decentralized mess with varying methods of caring for thoroughbreds, frequent scrutiny of safety protocols and instances of spikes in fatalities during events at high-profile racetracks.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Since the beginning of 2025, the government has reported at least 200 injuries and 13 fatalities—over twice the previous mortality record.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Bear encounters are on the rise in Japan, with 200 injuries and 13 fatalities reported just since the start of 2025.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
Noun
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The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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There were no immediate reports of casualties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third later died at the University of New Mexico Hospital.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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No doubt, many reading this have had their own close calls or are victims of wayward e-bikes.—
Michael Miller,
New York Daily News,
22 May 2026
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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