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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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Been there, shrieked at that — but give the Normans credit for leaning into the mean-spirited spirit of the endeavor with some groan- and cheer-worthy fatalities, including a POV shot from the perspective of a witch’s broomstick.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Every day, more than 100 Americans die in car crashes, more than a 9/11’s worth of fatalities per month.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The office of Civil Defense Deputy Administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, said the number of fatalities would likely remain less than three digits.
—Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Contact with objects or equipment remains the leading cause of workplace fatalities in Minnesota, said Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, noting that an average of eight workers die this way annually.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2024, Washington and Colorado both experienced 11 fatalities, the most of any other district.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
According to the data, six of those fatalities involved head-on collisions.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
Most stowaways result in fatalities, with the Federal Aviation Administration estimating more than 76% end in deaths.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Been there, shrieked at that — but give the Normans credit for leaning into the mean-spirited spirit of the endeavor with some groan- and cheer-worthy fatalities, including a POV shot from the perspective of a witch’s broomstick.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Every day, more than 100 Americans die in car crashes, more than a 9/11’s worth of fatalities per month.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 2 Oct. 2025
The office of Civil Defense Deputy Administrator Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV, said the number of fatalities would likely remain less than three digits.
—Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
Contact with objects or equipment remains the leading cause of workplace fatalities in Minnesota, said Commissioner Nicole Blissenbach of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry, noting that an average of eight workers die this way annually.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 30 Sep. 2025
In 2024, Washington and Colorado both experienced 11 fatalities, the most of any other district.
—Maya Silver, Outside, 29 Sep. 2025
According to the data, six of those fatalities involved head-on collisions.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
Most stowaways result in fatalities, with the Federal Aviation Administration estimating more than 76% end in deaths.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
Noun
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But Russian munitions routinely hit civilian buildings and inflict civilian casualties.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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One possible reason why the disaster caused zero casualties was the time of day.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The first arriving engine found one of the victims had been trapped under the helicopter, Sylvia said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The three victims' deaths were ruled accidental, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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