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as in disastrous
bringing about ruin or misfortune
a calamitous decision to sell their products online exclusively ruined the business
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as in devastating
causing or tending to cause destruction
a calamitous flood that destroyed the town's central business district
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Recent Examples of calamitous
At the same time, the insurance company must be able to distribute its risks over such a large number of policyholders that its risks of a calamitous loss are minimized.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The adventure needed a potentially calamitous, world-threatening consequence for failure to subdue the threat presented by the dinosaurs.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
Following Tuesday morning’s nominations announcement, Rogen, Goldberg and Howard chatted to Deadline about the show’s impact and their hopes for what will come in Season 2 of the show following the calamitous career of studio head Matt Remick (Rogen).
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Markets have been on a rollercoaster since Trump unveiled his aggressive plans at April’s Liberation Day announcement, though stocks have mostly recovered since a calamitous collapse in the spring.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The adventure needed a potentially calamitous, world-threatening consequence for failure to subdue the threat presented by the dinosaurs.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 July 2025
Following Tuesday morning’s nominations announcement, Rogen, Goldberg and Howard chatted to Deadline about the show’s impact and their hopes for what will come in Season 2 of the show following the calamitous career of studio head Matt Remick (Rogen).
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 15 July 2025
Markets have been on a rollercoaster since Trump unveiled his aggressive plans at April’s Liberation Day announcement, though stocks have mostly recovered since a calamitous collapse in the spring.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calamitous
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Spiers: Manchester City had a disastrous 2024-25 season and still only finished 13 points behind Liverpool.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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As for other imports, Doval allowed three runs and took the loss in his debut to start the disastrous weekend.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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More than six months after devastating wildfires swept across the Los Angeles region in January, the recovery efforts continue.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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Henson opened up about the devastating moment in a candid conversation with Lena Waithe in the latest episode of the Lemonada Media podcast Legacy Talk.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Miami police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday night that left one man dead.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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This was the second fatal shooting in Over-the-Rhine within 24 hours.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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The fishermen were forced to abandon the Titan after a series of unfortunate events hit the ship.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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After the unfortunate withdrawal of U.S. Classic bars champion Myli Lew in podium training, the women’s bars title is even more up for grabs.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The storms brought destructive heavy rainfall and flash floods to the nation’s Sao Vicente island.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Wisconsin's miserable summer weather is also affecting our mental health, experts say Few things are as destructive as a flood.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Calamitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calamitous. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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