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as in target
a person or thing that is the object of abuse, criticism, or ridicule
the victim of schoolyard teasing
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as in sacrifice
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 victim
Officials said 10 of the 11 victims were transported to a Miami hospital burn unit that specializes in burn treatments.
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Thousands of soccer fans had gathered to celebrate Liverpool Football Club (FC) winning the Premier League when the horror unfolded, with children among the almost 50 victims who were hurt.
—Chloe Mayer
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The victims included at least 10 women, the Livingston Daily reported, including one victim recorded at least 540 times.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Boeing must pay fines and funds for victims, compliance, safety, and quality.
—Charles Tiefer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
Thousands of soccer fans had gathered to celebrate Liverpool Football Club (FC) winning the Premier League when the horror unfolded, with children among the almost 50 victims who were hurt.
—Chloe Mayer
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
The victims included at least 10 women, the Livingston Daily reported, including one victim recorded at least 540 times.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Boeing must pay fines and funds for victims, compliance, safety, and quality.
—Charles Tiefer, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for victim
Noun
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While this number was likely linked to the higher number of fatalities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, this trend has not been reversed in the years following the end of the health emergency.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Presidents, however, have wide leeway in setting refugee resettlement targets.—
Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Police and local authorities said Russia had struck a civilian target.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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His story is a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who serve, both in uniform and in the shadows.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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However, reflecting on his sacrifice wasn’t an option as the engagement at Phu Tai still had plenty of mayhem remaining.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
Noun
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Slowing Russian advances, and skyrocketing Russian casualties, should've prompted another nuclear tirade from the Russian president.—
Kevin Sabet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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That said, there have been some casualties along the way, and one of them was Samantha De Martin, aka Indi Hartwell.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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One familiar example is ash trees, which are prey to the emerald ash borer.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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This behavior is inherited from their ancestors, who evolved to hunt prey at dusk and dawn.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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“Victim.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victim. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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