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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
While the victim was receiving medical treatment, one of the dogs returned and aggressively advanced toward a Rockingham County deputy.
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Mark Price
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Police officials and advocates for trafficking victims say the Hoovers gang, which formed in the 1970s, has long held a stranglehold along Figueroa.
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Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The Sacramento Police Department investigated 36 homicides, 20% fewer than the 45 in 2024, a total that was revised after several victims died in 2025 from crimes committed in prior years.
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Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The law requires notification to the families of both the victim and the alleged offender.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2026
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Mark Price
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Police officials and advocates for trafficking victims say the Hoovers gang, which formed in the 1970s, has long held a stranglehold along Figueroa.
—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The Sacramento Police Department investigated 36 homicides, 20% fewer than the 45 in 2024, a total that was revised after several victims died in 2025 from crimes committed in prior years.
—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The law requires notification to the families of both the victim and the alleged offender.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 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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New reads abound for your vacation tote throughout the weeks of July, with fiction picks featuring a Carnival cruise casualty, a highly entertaining jewel heist at the Waldorf-Astoria, and a Soviet-era madcap adventure.
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Ukrainian forces have suffered 525,000 to 625,000 casualties, including 125,000 to 150,000 deaths, the study said.
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Many individuals fall prey to emotional pitfalls like fear, greed, or shame, leading to impulsive spending, credit card debt, and neglecting long-term goals like retirement.
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Cod are slow to grow and reproduce, and the effects of climate change—warming their waters and reducing their preferred prey—didn’t help.
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“Victim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victim. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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