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
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
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Now, as the families prepare for next week's sentencing hearing on July 23, Patterson and Ward are hoping to give readers a true sense of the four victims.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
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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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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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With a reliable offensive line and luck in the health department, Sanders has proven to be in the elite tier of running backs.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Kerrville, the largest city in Kerr County, is roughly 100 miles west of Austin and 65 miles northwest of San Antonio. Kerr County reported the highest number of fatalities from the floods as of Monday afternoon.—
July 7,
CBS News,
7 July 2025
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Death caps are the most lethal mushrooms on the planet, responsible for some 90 percent of all fatalities due to consuming toxic fungi.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Early backers have the chance to buy the device for $1,374, which is nearly half its usual $2,727 cost.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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But there’s also a chance Decker has left the area.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
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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Beyond the direct toll on smokers and those around them, tobacco products also pose an environmental hazard.—
Lisa Klaassen,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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The potential environmental hazards also bleed into other aspects of Everglades life, including a robust tourism industry where hikers walk trails and explore the marshes on airboats, said Floridians for Public Lands founder Jessica Namath, who attended the protest.—
Makiya Seminera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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“Casualty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/casualty. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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