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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
But Suharto himself never answered to his victims.
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Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Due to the severity of the burns, DNA testing has been required to fully identify many of the bodies, but more information will be released after the families of the victims have been notified.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
In an email, Victoria Police confirmed the victims were a 33-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy from Doveton.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In Chicago, the inland American city with the greatest number of properties at substantial risk of flooding, communities of color have been immensely overrepresented among flood victims.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Perhaps Fulham, more than most, have been the victims of the Premier League’s shift towards a more direct, physical style of play.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Other evidence released includes handwritten notes from investigators, photos of nail clippings from the victims that were tested for DNA evidence and samples from Kohberger's Hyundai Elantra that were tested at the crime lab.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The victims, who were shot, have been identified as Caleb Johnson, 23, and Prince Tribble, 32, CMPD said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Due to the severity of the burns, DNA testing has been required to fully identify many of the bodies, but more information will be released after the families of the victims have been notified.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025
In an email, Victoria Police confirmed the victims were a 33-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy from Doveton.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In Chicago, the inland American city with the greatest number of properties at substantial risk of flooding, communities of color have been immensely overrepresented among flood victims.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 10 Nov. 2025
Perhaps Fulham, more than most, have been the victims of the Premier League’s shift towards a more direct, physical style of play.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Other evidence released includes handwritten notes from investigators, photos of nail clippings from the victims that were tested for DNA evidence and samples from Kohberger's Hyundai Elantra that were tested at the crime lab.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The victims, who were shot, have been identified as Caleb Johnson, 23, and Prince Tribble, 32, CMPD said.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victims
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
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The yearly global death toll from the disease is approximately 300,000, with most fatalities in places where screenings and treatment are not easily accessible.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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His tío was a babalao (a Santería priest) who could conjure a spirit known as an orixá that could then take the form of its targets’ ancestors.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The main challenges include aligning climate finance commitments between developed and developing countries, addressing the socio-economic impacts of climate change on vulnerable populations and ensuring that emission reduction targets are consistent with the latest climate science.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The documentary highlights the heroic sacrifices of women who served in the American military and is produced by Academy Award filmmaker and executive producer Ron Howard.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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One side chooses me, the other sacrifices love completely.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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While casualties include both Christians and Muslims, and most Boko Haram and ISWAP operations take place in majority-Muslim areas, both groups often emphasize the targeting of Christians in their respective messaging.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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During the brutal winter that followed, Allied casualties mounted at such an unsustainable clip that European Theater headquarters put out a call for Black volunteers to serve in white rifle companies at the front.—
Time,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Shorebirds like sandpipers and plovers use this sense to detect prey beneath the sand by sensing subtle mechanical vibrations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many thousands flee its mandatory, indefinite military service – and some fall prey to exploitative trafficking gangs.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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In addition to WeRide and Pony AI, Baidu is also expanding its robotaxi offerings through its Apollo Go vehicles.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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As for Starbucks' holiday offerings, there's also plenty of edible — and drinkable — new options, along with some returning favorites.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Victims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victims. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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