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 finale opens with Robby chastising the officers for cuffing her amidst a mass casualty event.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Everyone has been finding their groove, figuring out how this show runs… talk to me about getting thrown back in amid the unrelenting chaos of those mass casualty episodes.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025
Orenburg Governor Yevgeny Solntsev said that drones tried to target an airfield, but there were no casualties or destruction.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
South Korea's National Intelligence Service said in March that North Korean forces had suffered around 5,000 casualties, according to the Yonhap news agency, South Korea's state media.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Everyone has been finding their groove, figuring out how this show runs… talk to me about getting thrown back in amid the unrelenting chaos of those mass casualty episodes.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 11 Apr. 2025
Orenburg Governor Yevgeny Solntsev said that drones tried to target an airfield, but there were no casualties or destruction.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
South Korea's National Intelligence Service said in March that North Korean forces had suffered around 5,000 casualties, according to the Yonhap news agency, South Korea's state media.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualty
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The family is seeking separate payouts of at least $25,000 from all four companies for each of the three victims, according to the lawsuit, aiming for at least $300,000 in cumulative damages.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2025
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My heart aches for those who knew and loved Gabriela, Florinda, and Jeanette, as well as the additional victim, and are now in mourning this Easter weekend.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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He was charged with reckless driving, evading responsibility involving property damage, improper passing, failure to drive in the proper lane, following too closely resulting in an accident and first-degree reckless endangerment.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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After losing her 6-year-old daughter to a tragic accident, one mother honored her child through friendship bracelets at the 2024 Era’s Tour Comments Diane Harrell lost her daughter, Isla Grace, in March 2024 after a tragic accident involving a drunk driver.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Those hoping for a significantly cheaper way to buy Gemini Advanced will probably be out of luck.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The less credibility those have, the more likely that Putin will be tempted to try his luck with round three.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, Fresno County recorded its first human rabies fatality in more than 30 years.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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However, authorities have yet to confirm any injuries or fatalities.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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There is a 60% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 a.m. Saturday with a high of 80.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
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Aside from the Signal scandal, Hegseth is scrambling to deal with the fallout from the recent departure of four senior Pentagon appointees under murky circumstances.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Following Prince’s death, there was a two-year investigation into the circumstances around his untimely passing.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Of all the hazards a golf course might face, a parking lot affair by the recycling bin wasn't exactly on the scorecard for Skylinks at Buchanan Fields in California.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The absence of visibility can result in several security hazards: Privilege Creep: Over time, AI agents can accumulate more privileges than necessary, increasing the impact of a breach.—
Itzik Alvas,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Casualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualty. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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