as in victim
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 fatality
The Southland has also seen more rattlesnakes, with two recent human fatalities, as the early heat draws more serpents onto hiking trails.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2015, Time magazine reviewed aircraft accidents that involved fatalities and survivors over the previous 35 years.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
But overall, fatalities and injuries have remained minimal and the destruction to civilian infrastructure has been barely noticeable.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Rhode Island saw 10 overdose fatalities involving kratom between 2020 and 2024, according to McGaw's press release, which cited Department of Health data.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
In 2015, Time magazine reviewed aircraft accidents that involved fatalities and survivors over the previous 35 years.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2026
But overall, fatalities and injuries have remained minimal and the destruction to civilian infrastructure has been barely noticeable.
—Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Rhode Island saw 10 overdose fatalities involving kratom between 2020 and 2024, according to McGaw's press release, which cited Department of Health data.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatality
Noun
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Both victims were under age 5 at the time of the crime, according to the statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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Police say identifying additional victims or witnesses will be critical as the investigation continues.—
Jamie Leary,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The warning calls mostly prevented serious casualties.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to the group, there have been 1,492 civilian casualties since the launch of the war.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Fatality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatality. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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