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as in fatalities
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
helped the victims of the fire
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as in targets
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
the victim of schoolyard teasing
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as in sacrifices
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 victims
Court documents in the federal prosecution of the employee, Jacob Melvin Hart, indicate there could be more juvenile victims from Crossline Community Church.
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Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
All three victims were shot and killed outside the Sky Market on 85th Avenue and International Boulevard, allegedly after the brothers attempted to purchase marijuana from another person who was at the store, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Ederheimer further explained that the bill could have a negative impact on victims and their families regarding accountability for violent offenders.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After a two-week trial, a jury acquitted Gonzales on all counts after seven hours of deliberations, prompting frustration from some of the families of victims who attended the trial.
—James Scholz, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
It was placed on the Assembly Appropriations Committee’s suspense file and quietly died there, without debate, without public accountability, and without offering wildfire victims any clarity about what awaited them.
—Jeffrey Prang, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Cases of marital rape, the use of substances to incapacitate victims and non consensual image sharing of intimate images continue to proliferate across Europe.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Police said the victims were found lying in the roadway.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Busfield allegedly told police that the alleged victims’ parents were upset their sons had been replaced with a younger actor who auditioned for The Cleaning Lady.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
All three victims were shot and killed outside the Sky Market on 85th Avenue and International Boulevard, allegedly after the brothers attempted to purchase marijuana from another person who was at the store, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 24 Jan. 2026
Ederheimer further explained that the bill could have a negative impact on victims and their families regarding accountability for violent offenders.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Jan. 2026
After a two-week trial, a jury acquitted Gonzales on all counts after seven hours of deliberations, prompting frustration from some of the families of victims who attended the trial.
—James Scholz, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
It was placed on the Assembly Appropriations Committee’s suspense file and quietly died there, without debate, without public accountability, and without offering wildfire victims any clarity about what awaited them.
—Jeffrey Prang, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Cases of marital rape, the use of substances to incapacitate victims and non consensual image sharing of intimate images continue to proliferate across Europe.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 23 Jan. 2026
Police said the victims were found lying in the roadway.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
Additionally, Busfield allegedly told police that the alleged victims’ parents were upset their sons had been replaced with a younger actor who auditioned for The Cleaning Lady.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victims
Noun
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No fatalities and no major injuries were reported.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
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In the past, Iran’s theocracy has undercounted or not reported fatalities from unrest.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Solutions, allowing 11 completions on 28 targets for 341 yards and three touchdowns.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic for the long term, with consensus price targets indicating possible upside from current levels—but only if Peloton can steer its trajectory towards sustained growth and profitability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, this led to short-term sacrifices, but leadership accepted these trade-offs to build consumer trust.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a statement issued through his spokesperson to Fox News Digital, Harry underscored NATO’s response to 9/11 — and the sacrifices made by allied forces.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At a time when the autumn box office saw myriad indie theatrical casualties, no distributor wants buyer’s remorse.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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The war’s devastating toll on children in Ukraine In 2025, child casualties in Ukraine increased by 11 percent, with at least 92 children killed and 652 injured, bringing the total number of children killed or injured since the start of the full-scale war to 3,200.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The structural density of elephant cortical bone provided superior resilience during impact, explaining why ancient toolmakers preferred it over thinner, more brittle bones from smaller prey.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Jan. 2026
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Small dogs should always be kept on leash, as they can be perceived as prey.—
Lisa Bloch,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The mayor called on churches, organizations and the community as a whole to come forward with resources and offerings to the unhoused once the LRC closes.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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However, many longevity offerings have come at a hefty cost, such as Attia’s Biograph clinic, which starts at around $7,500 per year.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Victims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victims. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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