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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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
Of the total casualties, at least 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic are either confirmed or feared dead.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
In the rush to deliver quick wins, a common casualty is the foundational work that ensures long-term success.
—Sarah Edwards, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the strikes.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
When Countdown returned after its three-episode premiere week, the task force made up of different law enforcement agencies suffered its first casualty with the shooting death of Department of Homeland Security Officer Damon Drew (Jonathan Togo).
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
In the rush to deliver quick wins, a common casualty is the foundational work that ensures long-term success.
—Sarah Edwards, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
There were no immediate reports of casualties from the strikes.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 7 July 2025
When Countdown returned after its three-episode premiere week, the task force made up of different law enforcement agencies suffered its first casualty with the shooting death of Department of Homeland Security Officer Damon Drew (Jonathan Togo).
—Demetrius Patterson, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for casualty
Noun
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And Singapore just passed an anti-scam law that allows law enforcement to freeze the bank accounts of scam victims.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
14 July 2025
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Lexington Police would provide only limited updates regarding the shooting and would not confirm the names of the two male victims who were shot at the church.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
14 July 2025
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The Climate Superfund Act is modeled after the federal Superfund law that requires companies to pay for the cleanup of contamination caused by their activities, such as hazardous waste disposal or accidents and spills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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America did not become a global scientific leader by accident.—
Dr. Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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If your hire already delivers small wins or influences team flow, that’s not luck.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Proceeding on the movie hinged on a stroke of luck.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
7 July 2025
Noun
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By far, the greatest number of fatalities occurred in Kerr County, where 85 people are believed to be dead, according to officials, including 27 children.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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Approximately 84% of these fatalities occurred among males.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Submit your questions to us about metro Phoenix and Arizona for a chance to be chosen for the podcast.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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That opens the door for several House Republicans to step up for a chance to serve as the next chairman, a position Green has held since 2018.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 July 2025
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The theatrical paradigm is slowed, extended and occasionally reversed by the circumstance.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The schedule may be modified due to weather or other circumstances.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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This, as mentioned, is likely just a hazard of the frozen food industry.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
15 July 2025
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The county announced Sunday that only areas upstream of mile marker 36 and Sandy Creek Park are closed due to hazards from floodwaters.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
14 July 2025
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“Casualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualty. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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