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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
Newsom’s office said Thursday that the state is providing assistance to victims, family members and witnesses of the mosque shooting.
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Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The bodies of two people were found earlier this week, before crews recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28, Longview fire chief Brad Hannig said in a press conference later that day.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
During a brief news conference in the afternoon, Russ noted that the fire had been contained and crews were at the scene searching for victims.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The victims ranged in age from 7 to 45 years old, Demlein said.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The victims’ names have not been publicly released.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third later died at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad are remembered not only as victims but as heroes and protectors who moved toward danger so others could live.
—Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
Goliath is now in bankruptcy, and the attorney appointed by a judge to oversee its finances is trying to recover assets, including those given to charities, to help pay back the company’s victims.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
The bodies of two people were found earlier this week, before crews recovered the remains of another six victims on Thursday, May 28, Longview fire chief Brad Hannig said in a press conference later that day.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
During a brief news conference in the afternoon, Russ noted that the fire had been contained and crews were at the scene searching for victims.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 May 2026
The victims ranged in age from 7 to 45 years old, Demlein said.
—Devon M. Sayers, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The victims’ names have not been publicly released.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene, while a third later died at the University of New Mexico Hospital.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2026
Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha and Nadir Awad are remembered not only as victims but as heroes and protectors who moved toward danger so others could live.
—Zainab Chaudry, Baltimore Sun, 22 May 2026
Goliath is now in bankruptcy, and the attorney appointed by a judge to oversee its finances is trying to recover assets, including those given to charities, to help pay back the company’s victims.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victims
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No fatalities had been reported as of late Saturday, police said, and no suspects were in custody.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The spate of three fatalities is extraordinary in a nation that has averaged around three shark deaths a year in recent decades.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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Companies owned by Elon Musk are under review for consideration as potential military targets by Iran, semiofficial Fars news agency has reported.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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On the first point, Kering released its 10-year impact report for the 2016-2025 period last week, after CEO Luca de Meo set a slew of targets as part of his turnaround plan for the beleaguered luxury group.—
Bella Webb,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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Data shows 41% of single women buyers made financial sacrifices to save enough to buy a house, including cutting back on non-essential goods, entertainment and even taking on second jobs.—
Kathy Collins,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Those sacrifices date back to 1988, when Vida/SIDA first opened.—
Joe Donlon,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The ministry is staffed by medical professionals and the United Nations and other independent experts view its figures as the most reliable count of casualties.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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So far, there have been no reports of damage or casualties.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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If the snake population continues to decline, this could have harmful effects on the ecosystem, as snakes are both intermediate and apex predators, serving as both predator and prey.—
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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Tens of thousands drowned, while others were raped, robbed, and murdered by pirates, finding vulnerable prey.—
Elizabeth Holtzman,
Time,
9 June 2026
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The spa Situated below ground, the Guerlain Spa is a quiet, hushed oasis that showcases the luxury perfume maker’s skincare and spritz offerings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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The three public offerings are expected to provide the closest look yet at the state of the AI market – and potentially rack up hundreds of billions of dollars in massive stock sales.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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“Victims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victims. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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