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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
The families of the victims said the pain is still as raw to this day.
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Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Dozens of mourners were seen gathering outside the victims’ homes to offer condolences.
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CNN Money,
1 July 2026
For many residents, the odor has become a grim reminder that countless victims may still remain buried beneath the debris.
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Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
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 man, who cannot be named due to legal restrictions preventing children alleged to be victims of crime from being identified, has been granted conditional bail and will appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, July 15.
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Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
The victims, also 18, were identified as Kace Leatherwood and Luis Velez.
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Mary Ella Hastings
june 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
Dozens of mourners were seen gathering outside the victims’ homes to offer condolences.
—
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
For many residents, the odor has become a grim reminder that countless victims may still remain buried beneath the debris.
—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
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 man, who cannot be named due to legal restrictions preventing children alleged to be victims of crime from being identified, has been granted conditional bail and will appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, July 15.
—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
The victims, who authorities said died of asphyxiation, were 48, 44 and 19 years old.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
The victims, also 18, were identified as Kace Leatherwood and Luis Velez.
—
Mary Ella Hastings
june 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victims
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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 majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.
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The two daredevils who scaled the spire of the Empire State Building while the world watched have been grounded by the New York Police Department and are now the targets of a criminal investigation.
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New sodium-ion battery targets grid storage CATL just launched the TENER Sodium Energy Storage System in Munich, Germany.
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But 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary this weekend, those sacrifices are in question.
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This level can improve portfolio diversification without significant sacrifices to long-term returns.
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Ground robots can resupply frontline positions or evacuate casualties without exposing another crew to drone attack.
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Doabi said Kurdish anger is being driven not only by the latest casualties, but by a broader sense that Iran has been able to target Kurdish areas and opposition groups systemically without consequence.
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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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This evening is centered on art and community connection, giving small, local businesses a chance to share their offerings.
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The specific irony of something like an Hermès HAC being categorized as hyperfeminine is that the bag was created in the late 19th century as a carryall for horse riding equipment, much like the rest of the brand’s offerings at the time.
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“Victims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victims. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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