catastrophic

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for catastrophic
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Adjective
  • The same unit has experienced several tragedies, including the fatal shooting less than three years ago of an Army sergeant killed by a 28-year-old soldier in the brigade’s building complex, according to officials.
    Hanna Park, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Miami police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday night that left one man dead.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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“Catastrophic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catastrophic. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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