goner

gon·er | \ ˈgȯ-nər

How to pronounce goner (audio)

also ˈgä-nər \

Definition of goner

: one whose case is hopeless

Examples of goner in a Sentence

This old computer is a goner. We'll have to get a new one.

Recent Examples on the Web And now the conclusion many are being forced to accept is that 2020 may already be a goner. — Michael Granberry, Dallas News, "Sure, Abbott can raise the curtain. But who will take the stage?," 21 May 2020 Another dealer in Everett, Washington, is selling the Regal Sportback—also a goner—for almost 13 grand off the sticker. — Clifford Atiyeh, Car and Driver, "9 of the Best New-Car Deals on 2019 Models Right Now," 28 Mar. 2020 Rick Porcello, Mitch Moreland, and Brock Holt appear to be goners. — BostonGlobe.com, "You say Tomato . . . I say Bridge Year.," 28 Sep. 2019 The end-of-the-season narrative surrounding the Cubs — that Maddon is a goner and the core players will be broken up — is one team President Theo Epstein tried to shoot down Friday. — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "Joe Maddon has no regrets as he enters what could be the final homestand as Cubs manager: ‘I can’t lament anything’," 13 Sep. 2019 With Madrigal moving in as the starting second baseman, Sanchez is likely a goner, despite the fact the Sox love him. — Paul Sullivan, chicagotribune.com, "6 White Sox takeaways from the general managers meetings, including the need to win and Yolmer Sanchez’s status," 16 Nov. 2019 The winner advances down a path to a potential title, and the loser is a goner. — Ross Dellenger, SI.com, "Georgia’s Smash-Mouth Win Over Notre Dame Had the Look and Feel of a Playoff Game," 22 Sep. 2019 As soon as Kyrie Irving signed the Nets, Russell was a goner. — oregonlive.com, "NBA free agency 2019: Damian Lillard, Brooklyn Nets, Kevin Durant, New York Knicks among winners and losers after Day 1," 1 July 2019 How does warriors plan on being at least a contender next year when KD is almost a goner and lakers are on their way to get 3rd max player and other max free agents planning on moving to clippers , Celtics or east. — Mark Medina, The Mercury News, "Warriors mailbag: What’s the latest on Kevin Durant’s future?," 28 June 2019

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“Goner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goner. Accessed 15 Jul. 2020.

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