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as in fatal
bringing about ruin or misfortune
a split-second, disastrous decision that I would forever regret
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as in devastating
causing or tending to cause destruction
a disastrous fire from which the town never fully recovered
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Recent Examples of disastrous
The governor denied ever witnessing Biden faltering before the disastrous June 2024 debate performance that led to the former president stepping down and Harris picking up his campaign.
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2025
That road swing was disastrous for multiple Royals players.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
Many of them blame Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Trump on June 27 and then Biden’s refusal for weeks to drop out of the race, despite heavy pressure from many Democratic lawmakers and donors.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 May 2025
Scientists and dental health organizations have warned that Kennedy's plan is disastrous for public health.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2025
That road swing was disastrous for multiple Royals players.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 4 May 2025
Many of them blame Biden’s disastrous debate performance against Trump on June 27 and then Biden’s refusal for weeks to drop out of the race, despite heavy pressure from many Democratic lawmakers and donors.
—Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 4 May 2025
Scientists and dental health organizations have warned that Kennedy's plan is disastrous for public health.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disastrous
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From cold cases cracked decades later to trials still underway, here are 18 fatal crimes that occurred at colleges and universities.—
Corin Cesaric,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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The killing is Kansas City’s 60th homicide this year, according to data maintained by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
17 May 2025
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The Knicks’ 121-113 win in Game 4 was particularly devastating for the Celtics, who lost Jayson Tatum — their leader in points, rebounds and assists per game — to a right Achilles tear in the waning minutes.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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To come this far and fall — again — at the last fence would be devastating.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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The decision was so unfortunate that the NAIA felt compelled to issue an apology.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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As such, Congress should include repeal of this unfair and economically destructive tax in the reconciliation bill that it is slated to consider this summer.—
James Carter,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2025
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Rates have jumped in the past five years because of increasingly severe weather and wildfires, which are growing more destructive because of the impact of climate change in the state.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
7 May 2025
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“Disastrous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disastrous. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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