fatality

noun

fā-ˈta-lə-tē How to pronounce fatality (audio)
Definition of fatalitynext
as in victim
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed the grim reminder that every holiday weekend inevitably results in a slew of highway fatalities

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Recent Examples of fatality Two people who were not vaccinated against measles died of the disease in Pennsylvania, public health officials said on Tuesday—these are the first measles fatalities in the state in 35 years. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026 The group said that its research showed 34 fatalities since the pass opened in 1969. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 25 Aug. 2026 But nationally, fatalities in this age group tend to follow premature birth or profound congenital disorders. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 The increase stands out because workplace fatalities overall have moved in the opposite direction in recent years. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fatality
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  1. victim
  2. casualty
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  • Four people with wounds were transported to Hennepin Healthcare to be treated for their injuries, where one of the victims died, Parten said Wednesday afternoon.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Prosecutors argued at trial that Shirilla intentionally drove into the building to end her toxic relationship with Russo and that Flanagan was an unintended victim who happened to be in the car.
    — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of victim
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  • The Jordanian Foreign Ministry said there were Jordanians among the casualties, without providing a toll.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • In its war against Ukraine, Russia has also demonstrated a high tolerance for military casualties.
    — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of casualty

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“Fatality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatality. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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