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
As fireworks were set off in the region through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, several fires dotted the Bay Area into Friday night, though officials reported no fatalities and no life-threatening injuries.
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Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Texas authorities provided a general overview of the disaster in the state on Saturday evening, reporting a rise in the death toll to at least 50 fatalities, including 15 children.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025
While no injuries, hospitalizations, or fatalities have been reported to date, health officials are urging consumers who purchased any of the affected products to safely dispose of the supplements or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 4 July 2025
The pedestrian’s death is the 42nd traffic fatality for the city this year.
—Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
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Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 6 July 2025
Texas authorities provided a general overview of the disaster in the state on Saturday evening, reporting a rise in the death toll to at least 50 fatalities, including 15 children.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025
While no injuries, hospitalizations, or fatalities have been reported to date, health officials are urging consumers who purchased any of the affected products to safely dispose of the supplements or return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 4 July 2025
The pedestrian’s death is the 42nd traffic fatality for the city this year.
—Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatality
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The unresolved legal process has gripped observers across the United States, resurfacing debates about the death penalty, victims' rights and the responsibilities of prosecutors in high-profile cases.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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According to a letter sent to victims' family members discussing a new plea agreement, cited by the outlet, however, Kohberger is expected to enter a guilty plea on all charges.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Officials did not provide a breakdown of casualty figures.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Despite hundreds of thousands of casualties, the Russian military can still generate forces far greater than Ukraine.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
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“Fatality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatality. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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