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 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.
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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
Movements like this one, started by fed-up, grieving parents working with law enforcement and law makers, worked to lower road fatalities nationwide, inspire similar campaigns in other countries, and saved countless lives.
—Erin Nicholson, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
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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
Movements like this one, started by fed-up, grieving parents working with law enforcement and law makers, worked to lower road fatalities nationwide, inspire similar campaigns in other countries, and saved countless lives.
—Erin Nicholson, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fatality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fatality
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The title especially stings for the many survivors of violence and persecution under Suharto’s rule – and the families of his victims.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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In an email, Victoria Police confirmed the victims were a 33-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy from Doveton.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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Britain ultimately lost not only because of Washington’s extraordinary tenacity in the war’s several mainland theaters, but also because the king’s men had to stage long sieges, wage desperate naval battles, and take mounting casualties on too many other fronts spread too far apart.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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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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“Fatality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatality. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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