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foredoom

verb

(ˌ)fȯr-ˈdüm

Definition of foredoom

as in to doom

to determine the fate of in advance since the dawn of the ages he was foredoomed to become king one day

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By learning of the existence of an advanced ape race, have the humans doomed themselves to the fate Cornelius and Zira attempted to avoid?

— Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Catherine didn’t really kill Isabel; the system that doomed her to a life of horrors did.

— Erin Qualey, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of doom

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Borussia Dortmund As ever, there is a certain fatalism to Borussia Dortmund’s season at home, destined to be not quite good enough to overhaul the mighty Bayern.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Some members openly questioned whether having a democratic socialist run a city seemingly destined for the dumpster was the best look for their movement.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of destine

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Unfortunately for the handful of players fated to a long wait Tuesday, the skies opened in the middle of the afternoon, precisely at the time that the first-round matches that had been held over were scheduled to be played.

— Rebecca Tauber, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
So, while this season began with storms named Arthur in June, followed by Bertha in July and Cristobal, which flared up and then flamed out quickly earlier this month, the latest storm brewing was already fated to be called Dolly.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

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