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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
The causes and manners of death for all six victims will not be officially determined until toxicology testing and the investigation are complete, Rabbitt said.
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
What a waste for the other defendants, and for the victims, who allegedly were held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped.
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Bob Wojnowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The month before the joint advisory was distributed, one of the world’s largest medical device companies, Stryker, was the victim of a cybersecurity attack.
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John Bruggeman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Fort Worth Police Department Hours later, police learned the victim died from their injuries, and the charge against Greer was upgraded to murder.
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Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
What a waste for the other defendants, and for the victims, who allegedly were held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped.
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Bob Wojnowski,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
The month before the joint advisory was distributed, one of the world’s largest medical device companies, Stryker, was the victim of a cybersecurity attack.
—
John Bruggeman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Fort Worth Police Department Hours later, police learned the victim died from their injuries, and the charge against Greer was upgraded to murder.
—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victim
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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At least 12 Israeli soldiers have been killed by Hezbollah’s drones since the conflict reignited in March – one third of Israeli fatalities in Lebanon – and the military is scrambling to find ways to counter the threat.
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The $160 billion global functional drinks market has become an increasingly lucrative category, encompassing multipurpose drinks that claim to promise taste and enjoyment alongside wellness benefits, as consumers look for convenient ways to meet their health targets.
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Tel Aviv — The small drones cruise – undetected – over the skies of southern Lebanon and northern Israel, searching for targets.
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The statue honors the service and sacrifice of first responders and depicts Rose Conroy, the first woman to serve as chief of a professional municipal fire department in California, House said.
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This level can improve portfolio diversification without significant sacrifices to long-term returns.
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Venezuela's building stock could be a significant factor in the scale of damage and casualties caused by the earthquakes.
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What happened The International Maritime Organization on Thursday paused a nascent effort to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf after Iran struck a cargo vessel, causing damage but no casualties, according to the ship’s owner.
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The latest celebs to fall prey to the romance rumor mill?
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The study suggests that persistent turbidity plumes created by coastal modification projects may interfere with shark prey capture and could increase the likelihood of unintended human interactions.
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“Victim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victim. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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