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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
Nurses and doctors are especially vulnerable, with reports showing that 91% of emergency doctors and 25% of nurses have been victims of workplace violence.
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Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Automated and enabled by AI, criminal hackers will continue to extort victims at a startling rate in 2025.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Then, when the victims had the money, a person posing as a bail bondsman picked it up, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
More recently, the Grammy winner donated $5 million to relief funds in October to help victims of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, which decimated parts of the South.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Well, this kind of attack leverages multiple communication platforms with the end result of manipulating victims more effectively than a single channel can do.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Last month, the Onion gleefully revealed its winning bid for Infowars, which was sued into bankruptcy (as was Jones) after the families of victims in the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut won a judgment in 2022 against Jones in a defamation suit.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The victims were asked to provide bail money in cash so their relative could be released immediately, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Automated and enabled by AI, criminal hackers will continue to extort victims at a startling rate in 2025.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Then, when the victims had the money, a person posing as a bail bondsman picked it up, according to federal authorities.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
Relatives of most, but not all the victims, denounced Biden’s Christmas week decision to spare the killers.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
More recently, the Grammy winner donated $5 million to relief funds in October to help victims of Hurricanes Helen and Milton, which decimated parts of the South.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Well, this kind of attack leverages multiple communication platforms with the end result of manipulating victims more effectively than a single channel can do.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Last month, the Onion gleefully revealed its winning bid for Infowars, which was sued into bankruptcy (as was Jones) after the families of victims in the Sandy Hook mass shooting in Connecticut won a judgment in 2022 against Jones in a defamation suit.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for victims
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That has never been OK since drinking is associated with traffic fatalities and liver problems.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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The Fullerton Police Department confirmed multiple fatalities and injuries after the aircraft smashed through the building's roof and ignited a fire.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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During the Civil War, Gettysburg and other engagements resulted in a higher percentage of casualties among combatants.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Those casualties came amid a disappointing season for the once-Super-Bowl-hopeful Jets, who fell to 4-11 with Sunday’s 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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For animals like dogs, cats, and monkeys, ear movement helps track sounds, which is crucial for detecting predators or prey.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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Both types of bass are highly efficient apex predators that hunt down baitfish and other prey.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Victims.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/victims. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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