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
No casualties were reported in the incident, said Magen David Adom, Israel’s emergency service.
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Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Combat medics, optometrists, doctors, veterinarians and other medical personnel simulated a mass casualty event in combat conditions in underground tunnels on the Fort Hood base.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
One of the biggest casualties of the US war on Iran could be your favorite AI chatbot.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
Emergency services reported no casualties.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalo Zegarra, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Combat medics, optometrists, doctors, veterinarians and other medical personnel simulated a mass casualty event in combat conditions in underground tunnels on the Fort Hood base.
—Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026
One of the biggest casualties of the US war on Iran could be your favorite AI chatbot.
—Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 1 Apr. 2026
Emergency services reported no casualties.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualty
Noun
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Some of the victims had been wearing backpacks equipped with airbags that can help keep people on the surface of an avalanche, but had not pulled the cords to deploy the bags, the report said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Responding officers discovered that the victim suffered from wounds to his head and body and also found a bloody hammer.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 15-time major champion was able to pull himself out of the passenger's side and didn't appear to suffer any significant injuries as a result of the accident.—
Andrew McCarty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just days later, another deadly boating accident occurred.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Reed had some luck in the low post, but the Blue Devils also started to double him, slowing his production.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Some states have had far more lottery luck than others.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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Two of those fatalities were victims of a shooting at a detention facility last September.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Analysis of past avalanche accidents has indicated that larger group sizes (4 or more people) have higher chances of being caught in avalanches.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Saturday is the better day to get outside, as the chance for rain is fairly low.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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At a time when festivals like Sol Blume, Goldensky and Breakaway have been cancelled or postponed, citing costs or unforeseen circumstances, Channel 24 credits the Sacramento community as the key to their success.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Her engaging novels feature memorable characters facing unique and complex circumstances, often against a backdrop of historical significance.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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The department says now is the best time to cut back, while weeds are still green, to prevent future fire hazards.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Casualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualty. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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