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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
Crump is known for representing relatives of victims of high-profile police brutality cases.
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Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The victims told police the abuse occurred during school in the second week of March.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The President has seized upon the claim by right-wing groups that white South Africans, particularly farmers, are victims of an ongoing genocide.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Back in San Andres, Sister Nenet met with victims’ families regularly for prayers, Bible readings, and meditation.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
All three victims were members of the university, police said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also a whole bunch of stress building up over in Trauma 2 thanks to the ever-present tension between Langdon and Santos, which hits new heights when they’re forced to work on one of the victims of a slide collapse at a waterpark.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The department has said it’s entitled to withhold records that exposed potential abuse victims, were duplicates or protected by legal privileges, or related to an ongoing criminal investigation.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, two victims were relocated to Temple Health's Burn Center after spending time at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
The victims told police the abuse occurred during school in the second week of March.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
The President has seized upon the claim by right-wing groups that white South Africans, particularly farmers, are victims of an ongoing genocide.
—Boyce Upholt, New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2026
Back in San Andres, Sister Nenet met with victims’ families regularly for prayers, Bible readings, and meditation.
—Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
All three victims were members of the university, police said.
—Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
There’s also a whole bunch of stress building up over in Trauma 2 thanks to the ever-present tension between Langdon and Santos, which hits new heights when they’re forced to work on one of the victims of a slide collapse at a waterpark.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
The department has said it’s entitled to withhold records that exposed potential abuse victims, were duplicates or protected by legal privileges, or related to an ongoing criminal investigation.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
On Thursday, two victims were relocated to Temple Health's Burn Center after spending time at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victims
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The county is already facing a lawsuit related to its response from Southern California Edison, which claims the county’s mistakes contributed significantly to the fatalities from the wildfire.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Traffic fatalities in Milwaukee hit a six-year low in 2025 thanks in part to recent efforts to improve traffic safety, city officials say.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Satellite analysis by the AP shows that the school, as well as other targets struck the same day, had characteristics visible from the air that could have identified them as civilian sites before they were struck.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The state is not on track to meet its targets, including a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and at least 85% by 2045.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Reaching 100 years old is rare, organizers said, but doing so as a World War II veteran makes Safford's milestone even more meaningful — a reminder of the generation whose sacrifices shaped the freedoms Americans enjoy today.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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The shift away from the US isn’t without sacrifices, Canadians say.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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Kuwait authorities said an Iranian drone smashed into a residential building, wounding two people, and that a drone attack on Kuwait International Airport had caused damage but no casualties.—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kuwait authorities said an Iranian drone smashed into a residential building, wounding two people, and that a drone damaged Kuwait International Airport but caused no casualties.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Davis used tuning forks to simulate prey vibrations near roadsides and found the spiders’ overall health was unaffected by urban stressors.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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More brands whose pieces previously started at 14 karats are shifting their offerings to include 10k solid gold pieces that balance maintaining the precious metal as a key selling point while offering a product at a more affordable price point.—
Andrea Bossi,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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The city also packs a punch in terms of cultural offerings, most notably through The Fishers Art Center, where locals can take pottery, painting, and drawing classes, and explore contemporary art exhibitions.—
Amelia Mularz,
Architectural Digest,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Victims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victims. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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