1
as in victim
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 accident
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 luck
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 casualty
The North Koreans take many casualties, Andrii said, but keep sending new units.
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Marc Santora, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
New Orleans’ Derek Carr and Seattle’s Geno Smith could also be available via trade (or could even become cap casualties).
—Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
And the fact that no one in the party can agree on how to deal with Trump 2.0—or decide if Fetterman’s meeting was a shrewd move, a betrayal, or both—means Democrats are still at a loss for how to prevent more casualties.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
His administration has faced backlash for not doing enough to press Israel to avoid civilian casualties in its military offensive.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Marc Santora, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
New Orleans’ Derek Carr and Seattle’s Geno Smith could also be available via trade (or could even become cap casualties).
—Charlotte Carroll, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
And the fact that no one in the party can agree on how to deal with Trump 2.0—or decide if Fetterman’s meeting was a shrewd move, a betrayal, or both—means Democrats are still at a loss for how to prevent more casualties.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
His administration has faced backlash for not doing enough to press Israel to avoid civilian casualties in its military offensive.
—Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualty
Noun
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Several other fire victims are likely in the same situation.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2025
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One of my personal concerns is the tendency, particularly in Germany, to focus too much in films on the perpetrators, not the victims, like in Downfall or the recent Wannsee Conference adaptation.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Jan. 2025
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Scottie Scheffler, making his season debut after a freak kitchen accident that required surgery on his hand, is only six shots off the lead.—
Gabby Herzig,
The Athletic,
2 Feb. 2025
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Transportation accidents retain the ability to surprise.—
Matthew L. Wald,
The New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2025
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The player tried their luck in the Jan. 20 drawing and won $50,000 on a single ticket sold at a Publix supermarket in Atlanta, the Georgia Lottery said in an email.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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Gibbs had attended Trump’s Sunday rally in the arena and wanted to try his luck at getting in again.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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During an evening press conference with Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said there are currently no reports on the number of fatalities.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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The pilots and passengers on board are presumed dead, but officials on Friday night did not immediately confirm the number of fatalities.—
Minnah Arshad,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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This far-north town in Manitoba may be best known for its polar bear expeditions, but its perfect location on a bay that freezes in winter reduces the chances of cloud cover, boosting your chances of seeing amazing aurora displays.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
USA TODAY,
1 Feb. 2025
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Don't miss the chance to secure both for life and snatch it up by February 2 at 11:59pm Pacific for just $54.97 (reg.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
1 Feb. 2025
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The exact circumstances leading to the abandonment of the Roanoke settlement remain unclear.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the wake of the man's death, one coach was in seeming shock about the circumstances of the accident.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Employees are properly trained to see hazards of placing plugs and being near them after they’ve been inflated.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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That’s a health hazard for everyone, but especially residents sifting through wreckage without proper protective gear.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Casualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualty. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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