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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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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
Facing heavy casualties, Napoleon ordered a retreat.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Two Ukrainian missiles were shot down in the Kursk region with no damage or casualties, according to a post on the Kursk region Telegram channel, after it was announced that the five Russian airports had been shut down.
—Lena Medvedeva, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Among other casualties was Iran’s influence in Syria, painstakingly cultivated through years of costly intervention and unwavering support.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The Germans suffered between 80,000 and 100,000 casualties in the battle and used up much of their supply of weapons, vehicles and other equipment.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Two Ukrainian missiles were shot down in the Kursk region with no damage or casualties, according to a post on the Kursk region Telegram channel, after it was announced that the five Russian airports had been shut down.
—Lena Medvedeva, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Among other casualties was Iran’s influence in Syria, painstakingly cultivated through years of costly intervention and unwavering support.
—Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
The Germans suffered between 80,000 and 100,000 casualties in the battle and used up much of their supply of weapons, vehicles and other equipment.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualty
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Eliot Gross, the deputy coroner of Bucks County, confirmed to USA TODAY that the female victim was Haddon.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 28 Dec. 2024
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All three victims were brought to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock by a 20-year-old Little Rock man who was driving the vehicle the victims were in at the time of the shooting, the release says.Ainsley Platt, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Like many Santas, Dendy got into the role by accident, prodded two decades ago by his wife, whose firm was conducting its annual Christmas benefit for an East Dallas school.Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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My childhood friend died in a motorcycle accident after a day of drinking.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Villa will hope their rotten luck against City finally changes this weekend.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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The state was one of the first overwhelmed by fentanyl fatalities – no one can say why for sure – and is now among the first seeing the wave of deaths ebb.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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The Asheville area fatalities are part of the Southeast death toll blamed on Helene that surpassed 200 on Thursday, according to a USA TODAY analysis.Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the state, including Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Columbus, has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher than normal temperatures in late winter and early spring.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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AccuWeather forecasters noted that there is a good chance the snow will stick until Christmas morning at least in part of the region.Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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The only thing that ever really prevents circumstances like this from emerging again is accountability.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
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Encourage a flexible approach to work, utilizing remote and hybrid models as needed, to ensure employees can work efficiently and effectively, no matter the circumstances.Mo Hamzian, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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These tools ensure rapid delivery of vital information, help prioritize aid and alert the public to hazards and resources.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Unauthorized drone activity in military airspace poses significant risks, from espionage to safety hazards.John Feng, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Casualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualty. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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