1
as in fatalities
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
the real casualties in the war against drugs are millions of innocent children
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2
as in accidents
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury
casualties at sea that sometimes resulted in great losses of men or even of entire ships
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as in chances
archaic
the uncertain course of events
believes finding one's true love is too important a matter to be left to mere casualty
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Recent Examples of casualties
According to the Syrian Observatory, the violence claimed over 1,540 lives—predominantly civilians, with reports indicating between four and a dozen Christians among the casualties.
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Chris Massaro, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Ukraine said last month that North Korean troops had sustained more than 4,000 casualties, including both those killed and injured.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
There were no reports of casualties or damage.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Continuing to battle Ukraine in lieu of a ceasefire deal would give their ranks with more battlefield experience, but would rack up more casualties and risk miring North Korea further into a war thousands of miles away.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
The aim was to boost safety and reduce car crash casualties, but part of the road to introducing further automation into cars.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Hamas had also fired three rockets the previous day, causing no casualties, in its first attack since Israel ended the ceasefire.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The authorities didn't report any casualties or significant damage.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Washington’s best option is to transport military supplies using uncrewed systems, including aircraft, surface vessels, and undersea vehicles, because even if the PLA fired on them, the United States would suffer no casualties and could avoid entering into a war.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Chris Massaro, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Ukraine said last month that North Korean troops had sustained more than 4,000 casualties, including both those killed and injured.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
There were no reports of casualties or damage.
—Landon Mion, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Continuing to battle Ukraine in lieu of a ceasefire deal would give their ranks with more battlefield experience, but would rack up more casualties and risk miring North Korea further into a war thousands of miles away.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025
The aim was to boost safety and reduce car crash casualties, but part of the road to introducing further automation into cars.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Hamas had also fired three rockets the previous day, causing no casualties, in its first attack since Israel ended the ceasefire.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
The authorities didn't report any casualties or significant damage.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Washington’s best option is to transport military supplies using uncrewed systems, including aircraft, surface vessels, and undersea vehicles, because even if the PLA fired on them, the United States would suffer no casualties and could avoid entering into a war.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualties
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The recent fatalities are the first in the United States in a decade from the highly contagious disease.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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The fatalities are the first in the United States in a decade from the highly contagious disease.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over the years, this aircraft has had more than 21 major accidents and over 64 personnel killed and 93 injured.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Designate a Safe Cutting Space – Set up a dedicated area for scissor use, free from distractions, to minimize the risk of accidents.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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Then, when the victims had the money, a person posing as a bail bondsman picked it up, according to federal authorities.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 Dec. 2024
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The massive success can be seen in real time, as the electronic signup sheet typically fills up and spills over onto a waitlist within minutes of it being emailed out—we’ve tried each month to snag a spot with no luck, just to test this theory.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And if this isn’t an isolated incident, then this presents a huge problem for the remnants of humanity, most of whom have survived through a mixture of luck and simply being able to outthink these single-minded creatures.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
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Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The owner does have the theoretical option to try to convince a court that building expenses or other circumstances justify a higher rent increase, but few owners will go to the trouble or expense.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Casualties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualties. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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