Definition of damnednext

damned

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adverb

damned

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verb

past tense of damn
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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of damned
Adjective
And among these gemstones, Live Nation is shining the brightest, lawsuits and anti-trust investigations be damned. Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Across the street at the Palm Steakhouse, servers were leaving their tables to get a glimpse, meals-in-waiting be damned. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
Adverb
To take just one example from many hundreds, consider this conical, solid brass paperweight from minimalist Swedish firm Les Few, which will weigh down your expense reports and look damned good doing it. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2025 This is typically where everyone’s hindsight becomes so damned good. Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
Verb
In relation to superstars, officials can be damned either way. Graham Scott, New York Times, 19 June 2026 He was subsequently hailed by many northern abolitionists as a martyr and damned by many southerners as an insurrectionist intent on destroying the institution of slavery. Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for damned
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damned
Adjective
  • Overall, the effect of both was a really subtle, sheer, wearable eye shadow that enhanced my eyes while still feeling really natural and effortless.
    Elle Turner, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At the vessel level, sheer survival is about to overtop operational efficiency.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The reason the rent is too damn high is because Wall Street is counting on it.
    Anisha Steephen, Time, 21 July 2026
  • Hodad’s is a third-generation small business, a San Diego treasure that makes a damn good burger.
    Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • However, Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton was fined and suspended for five games after last Tuesday’s contest, when two girls sitting courtside in support of Cunnigham said Keaton cursed at them and called them insane.
    Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Supporters rallied again Friday outside Portland’s Moda Center, where trans activists interrupted speakers, cursed at reporters and confronted attendees.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Collins denounced the message at the time and said internal chambers were made to his staff.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Matt Simmons, climate attorney with the Environmental Protection Information Center in Humboldt, denounced the latest agreement.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Militants convicted of intentional killings and those sentenced to life terms before 2005 are excluded from the bill’s provisions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The group sought to prove its point again Sunday by partnering with Nida Abu Baker, whose father was sentenced in 2009 for coleading a Texas charity that bankrolled terrorists.
    Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Tense football games tend to leave fans in utter distress, but not John Cena.
    Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 28 July 2026
  • The violence of the newborn micrometeoroid's exile was followed by an epoch of utter silence, as its orbit was subtly influenced by the unseen forces of the solar system.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Adverb
  • The wildfires broke out over the weekend across the Spokane area, fueled by very strong winds combined with extremely dry conditions.
    Melissa Griffin, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • However, experts say that legal decision was extremely narrow, with some arguing it was likely misinterpreted by migrants and traffickers.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Other singers who have previously condemned the administration for using their music include Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and SZA.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Now condemned and boarded up, cordoned off by sagging tape, dirty roll-up door set to adorn the front pages of tomorrow’s papers.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Damned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damned. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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