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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
the victim of schoolyard teasing
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as in sacrifice
something offered to a god
the Aztecs are believed to have sacrificed thousands of victims annually to the sun
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Recent Examples of victim
As distressing as their circumstance is, Naim and Ryan are unmistakably positioned as heroic lovers, not victims-to-be.
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The victims are in unknown condition, according to police.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The victim and his wife had been together for about 30 years and had been married for 13.
—Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
The other victims identified in the crash were three passengers, Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, Lucas Vignale and Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac, CNN Brazil reported.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2026
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Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The victims are in unknown condition, according to police.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 19 June 2026
The victim and his wife had been together for about 30 years and had been married for 13.
—Theodore Parisienne, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026
The other victims identified in the crash were three passengers, Argentine YouTuber Gaspar Prim, Lucas Vignale and Lucas Brito Chaves, and pilots Alexandre Souza and Charles Marsillac, CNN Brazil reported.
—Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 14 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victim
Noun
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 June 2026
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Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department confirmed to USA TODAY that the incident resulted in six fatalities.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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The ingredient lineup champions prickly pear cactus extract, which draws moisture into the skin and provides a rich source of vitamin K to support elasticity, while Persian silk tree extract targets signs of fatigue.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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Rather than treating them as competing priorities, Levy's comments illustrated how both can coexist, even when doing so requires support and sacrifice.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Existing attempts to miniaturize these pumping systems often involve compromises, such as rigid mechanical components, high operating voltages, complex fabrication processes, or sacrifices in pumping performance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Pumphrey was one of 14 casualties from the Battle of Camden who were reburied in 2024.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Adult caimans consume a wider variety of prey than younger animals, further increasing their ability to thrive in different habitats.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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Magnificent Frigate-bird — Relentless defensively; hunts by chasing other birds and forcing them to drop their prey.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Victim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victim. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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