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
While some people think snow and ice cause deadly accidents, officials say more fatalities occur during the warmer months.
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Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The highest percentages of fatalities involving motorcyclists not wearing helmets occurred in Weld and Pueblo counties.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Last year, Los Angeles County reported that synthetic kratom, containing the compound 7‑hydroxymitragynine, has been linked to six fatalities.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, more than 25,000 injuries and at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
No fatalities resulted from the gunfire.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Union officials said those numbers underscore that progress is possible but insist more immediate steps are needed to prevent further fatalities.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Last year was the deadliest for civilians since 2022, the start of the full-scale war, with more than 2,500 fatalities, up thirty-one per cent from the previous year, despite Moscow’s insistence that the Russian Army does not target civilians.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management said there have been 10 to 15 injuries and no reports of fatalities.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 2 May 2026
The highest percentages of fatalities involving motorcyclists not wearing helmets occurred in Weld and Pueblo counties.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
Last year, Los Angeles County reported that synthetic kratom, containing the compound 7‑hydroxymitragynine, has been linked to six fatalities.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The attacks resulted in 2,977 fatalities, more than 25,000 injuries and at least $10 billion in infrastructure and property damage.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
No fatalities resulted from the gunfire.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
Union officials said those numbers underscore that progress is possible but insist more immediate steps are needed to prevent further fatalities.
—Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Last year was the deadliest for civilians since 2022, the start of the full-scale war, with more than 2,500 fatalities, up thirty-one per cent from the previous year, despite Moscow’s insistence that the Russian Army does not target civilians.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management said there have been 10 to 15 injuries and no reports of fatalities.
—Phil Helsel, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatalities
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Iranian state media have put the death toll at 168 or higher, but Ebrahim Taheri, the prosecutor of Minab, provided a breakdown of the 156 casualties local authorities counted.—
Zohreh Saberi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The statement did not identify the vessel or confirm whether the drones had made impact, but said there were no immediate reports of casualties on board.—
May 4,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The check was requested by a relative after friends and family had not heard from the victims, officials said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Jones is also charged with possession of a firearm with prior violent convictions and some of his current felony charges carry enhancements related to using a firearm, as well as causing great bodily injury to one of the victims, the DA's Office said.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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“Fatalities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatalities. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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