COLLATERAL DAMAGES Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

collateral damages

noun

plural of collateral damage

as in fatalities

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Noun

Ukraine has seen over 525,000 casualties and 125,000 fatalities.

— Lidia Pilecky, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
The nine fatalities included three guides from Blackbird Mountain Guides and six clients, the Chronicle added.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fatalities

Noun

There were no reports of casualties, the health authorities said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
Following a slew of casualties (including James Norton’s Ormund Hightower) during a massive battle between the Blacks and the Greens at Tumbleton, Helaena Targaryen (Phia Saban) jumps to her death off screen in King’s Landing.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of casualties

Noun

The Army Office of Special Trial Counsel previously alleged that there were 44 victims throughout 2025.

— Mosheh Gains, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026
There is also worry that the government’s push will upset the legacy of former Emperor Akihito, including making amends for the victims of World War II, which was fought in his father’s name.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of victims

Noun

Humpback whales create bubble clouds to corral their prey and then lunge through the center to swallow the small fish.

— Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026
African lions are considered vulnerable, zoo officials said, adding that their population has decreased by 50% over the last 25 years because of habitat loss, loss of prey and conflicts between humans and lions.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of prey

Noun

At Johannesburg’s former Women’s Jail, now a museum, women speak of past sacrifices, linking them to today’s struggles.

— Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026
The book suggests Brady's commitment to the game ultimately led to a loss in love, raising questions about the sacrifices made for greatness.

— Darren Cooper, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of sacrifices

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