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
Alongside the bride and groom, there were at least six other fatalities — including family members and other guests.
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Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The largest anti-government demonstrations to rock Iran in recent years intensified Friday night, fueling fears of growing fatalities as authorities battle to suppress the protests.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Properly worn seat belts can reduce fatalities by 45% among front-seat passengers and cut serious injuries by 50%.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Last year was one of the deadliest flu seasons on record, with a total of 289 child deaths — even more fatalities than those recorded during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The fatalities are gruesomely entertaining, the opening murder splattering the audience with such brutality that my theater howled in delight.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
That’s why three fatalities in one week seem particularly odd.
—Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Ella lives, but this is the start of a series of fatalities that will include a new mother and a group of blue-collar drinking buddies.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Those fatalities include 45-year old single mother Yohana Rodríguez Sierra, who was killed by a US missile.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
The largest anti-government demonstrations to rock Iran in recent years intensified Friday night, fueling fears of growing fatalities as authorities battle to suppress the protests.
—Arsalan Shahla, Fortune, 10 Jan. 2026
Properly worn seat belts can reduce fatalities by 45% among front-seat passengers and cut serious injuries by 50%.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
Last year was one of the deadliest flu seasons on record, with a total of 289 child deaths — even more fatalities than those recorded during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
The fatalities are gruesomely entertaining, the opening murder splattering the audience with such brutality that my theater howled in delight.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
That’s why three fatalities in one week seem particularly odd.
—Outside, 8 Jan. 2026
Ella lives, but this is the start of a series of fatalities that will include a new mother and a group of blue-collar drinking buddies.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
Those fatalities include 45-year old single mother Yohana Rodríguez Sierra, who was killed by a US missile.
—Joe Wilkins Published Jan 8, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
Noun
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There is a low likelihood of casualties and damage.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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The highly accurate Tomahawks can be fired from US Navy submarines and surface ships well off Iranian shores, minimizing the risk of US casualties.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Orange County has appropriated nearly $500 million to cover possible payouts to victims of the fire, and as of August had paid more than $39 million in settlements so far.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, Busfield allegedly told police that the alleged victims’ parents were upset their sons had been replaced with a younger actor who auditioned for The Cleaning Lady.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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