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, 9 Nov. 2025
The yearly global death toll from the disease is approximately 300,000, with most fatalities in places where screenings and treatment are not easily accessible.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The cause for the increase in these fatalities goes beyond driver distraction — such as phones and dashboard touch screens — and, according to the CDC, appears to be linked to the growing number of large, heavy vehicles like SUVs and to America’s penchant for complicated, high-speed roadways.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
During that period, there were 164 fatalities.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
Prior to the crash in Louisville, UPS Airlines had two deadly crashes ― both of which resulted in two fatalities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
They were each sentenced to life imprisonment for the deaths of the children, and received an additional 25 years in prison for the 44 other fatalities.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dana Morris Dixon said there are credible reports of several other fatalities, but they won't be counted in the official death toll until the bodies are retrieved.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
So far no fatalities have been reported from the hurricane, which the country’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has highlighted on state television.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 9 Nov. 2025
The yearly global death toll from the disease is approximately 300,000, with most fatalities in places where screenings and treatment are not easily accessible.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The cause for the increase in these fatalities goes beyond driver distraction — such as phones and dashboard touch screens — and, according to the CDC, appears to be linked to the growing number of large, heavy vehicles like SUVs and to America’s penchant for complicated, high-speed roadways.
—Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
During that period, there were 164 fatalities.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 7 Nov. 2025
Prior to the crash in Louisville, UPS Airlines had two deadly crashes ― both of which resulted in two fatalities.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 6 Nov. 2025
They were each sentenced to life imprisonment for the deaths of the children, and received an additional 25 years in prison for the 44 other fatalities.
—CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dana Morris Dixon said there are credible reports of several other fatalities, but they won't be counted in the official death toll until the bodies are retrieved.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 31 Oct. 2025
So far no fatalities have been reported from the hurricane, which the country’s leader, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has highlighted on state television.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
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While casualties include both Christians and Muslims, and most Boko Haram and ISWAP operations take place in majority-Muslim areas, both groups often emphasize the targeting of Christians in their respective messaging.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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During the brutal winter that followed, Allied casualties mounted at such an unsustainable clip that European Theater headquarters put out a call for Black volunteers to serve in white rifle companies at the front.—
Time,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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But Suharto himself never answered to his victims.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Due to the severity of the burns, DNA testing has been required to fully identify many of the bodies, but more information will be released after the families of the victims have been notified.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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