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as in fatalities
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
helped the victims of the fire
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as in targets
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
the victim of schoolyard teasing
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as in sacrifices
something offered to a god
the Aztecs are believed to have sacrificed thousands of victims annually to the sun
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Recent Examples of victims
Family members of the shooting victims cried as the sentence was handed down.
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Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Nelson, one of the shooting victims, who was in the passenger seat of the van, fired twice in self-defense before the truck drove away, according to the lawsuit filed by the family against the Police Department.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Trucking and logistics On Thursday, logistics stocks became the latest victims of the AI fear trade, thanks to a new tool from AI firm Algorhythm Holdings.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The situation has the potential to impact many Americans – including travelers, boaters, storm victims and tens of thousands of DHS employees – for an indefinite period of time.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
So to report on those killed by security forces, NBC News relied on sources outside Iran who were in touch with the families of victims inside the country.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Those policies undermine trust, discourage victims and witnesses from coming forward, and make communities less safe.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
As many as one-third of all Jewish victims of the Nazi genocide perished on Soviet territory.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Flowers were left at the crash site in memory of the victims.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Nelson, one of the shooting victims, who was in the passenger seat of the van, fired twice in self-defense before the truck drove away, according to the lawsuit filed by the family against the Police Department.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Trucking and logistics On Thursday, logistics stocks became the latest victims of the AI fear trade, thanks to a new tool from AI firm Algorhythm Holdings.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
The situation has the potential to impact many Americans – including travelers, boaters, storm victims and tens of thousands of DHS employees – for an indefinite period of time.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
So to report on those killed by security forces, NBC News relied on sources outside Iran who were in touch with the families of victims inside the country.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Those policies undermine trust, discourage victims and witnesses from coming forward, and make communities less safe.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
As many as one-third of all Jewish victims of the Nazi genocide perished on Soviet territory.
—Literary Hub, 13 Feb. 2026
Flowers were left at the crash site in memory of the victims.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victims
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Aside from the three fatalities, four people were hospitalized including two men, both 35, who were in critical condition, and two other men, 37 and 38, who sustained minor injuries, according to the fire department.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Fire fatalities in Baltimore County Randle's death marked the fourth fire fatality of 2026 in Baltimore County.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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McMillan, taken eighth overall by the Panthers in last year’s NFL Draft, put together a rookie campaign with 70 receptions (122 targets) for 1,014 yards and seven touchdowns.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The cargo variant targets heavier logistics.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Still, Marvin Alexander said the impact their music has on listeners makes the sacrifices worthwhile.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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Despite limited resources, his mother, Hetty Wang, recognized his talent and made huge sacrifices to support his dream.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Last year saw a 31% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties compared with 2024, the advocacy group Human Rights Watch said in a report published Wednesday.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the latest casualties are the ADAS radar sensors on the front of many modern cars.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the past, archaeologists had assumed humans made their way to the Arctic by following musk oxen and other onshore prey.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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For example, if subjected to high humidity, potato plants may fall prey to fungal diseases that will weaken them and slow growth.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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But that guidance may change to allow withdrawals only after the child’s 18th birthday, said Rita Assaf, vice president of retirement offerings at Fidelity.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The experimental media culture shaped Apple Daily’s digital offerings.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Victims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victims. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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