MURDEREES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

murderees

noun

plural of murderee

as in fatalities

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Noun

The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
The three fatalities are believed to have been children all under the age of 13, CBS Chicago reports, citing law enforcement sources.

— Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of fatalities

Noun

The amount of time that passed has only compounded the challenges of finding — let alone identifying — the victims.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Crump is a civil rights attorney best known for representing the families of Black people who are victims of gun violence and police brutality.

— Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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The war is now concentrated in the Kordofan, Darfur and Blue Nile states, with drone warfare causing 60% of casualties, according to UNICEF.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
When fighting resumed, the ongoing number of civilian casualties and wide destruction in the Gaza Strip remained high.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Definition of casualties

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Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Whether in an urban backyard or on a remote island, cats are unlikely to turn a blind eye to available prey.

— Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026

Definition of prey

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The 55-year-old country singer frequently honors veterans and first responders while recognizing their sacrifices on patriotic holidays.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
But 61 years later, and as the country approaches its 250th anniversary this weekend, those sacrifices are in question.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of sacrifices

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