Definition of done fornext
as in done
facing certain defeat, disaster, or death with no means of escape, the stranded climbers knew that they were done for

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past participle of do for, chiefly British

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Adjective
  • Republicans also punted a doomed vote on a party-line spending blueprint that included portions of the SAVE Act.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Howe has spoken repeatedly about the influence Keegan’s doomed and dashing team had on him as a young footballer.
    George Caulkin, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Phrase
  • Starz has also looked after its separation from Lionsgate to develop its own IP in-house and on a lower per-episode content cost overall, and to draw from within the Power and Outlander universes for new series.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Her parents, who had recently retired, took turns caring for her, while her husband looked after their two year old.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Made of eco-friendly shipping containers, Pittsburgh's bright blue container house features four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms spread across three finished levels, as well as a rooftop deck.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Bluesign System Substances List (BSSL) outlines consumer safety limits for substances in finished textile products.
    Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Sitting on the rim of his consciousness was always cataclysm, the muted whisper of a ruined world.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
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“Done for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/done%20for. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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