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verb

Synonym Chooser

How is the word doom distinct from other similar nouns?

Some common synonyms of doom are destiny, fate, lot, and portion. While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate.

if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain

When is destiny a more appropriate choice than doom?

The words destiny and doom can be used in similar contexts, but destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end.

the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world

When would fate be a good substitute for doom?

While in some cases nearly identical to doom, fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome.

the fate of the submarine is unknown

How are the words lot and portion related as synonyms of doom?

Both lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance.

it was her lot to die childless

In what contexts can portion take the place of doom?

Although the words portion and doom have much in common, portion implies the apportioning of good and evil.

remorse was his daily portion

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of doom
Noun
Some people doom scroll before finally dragging themselves out of bed, while others snooze their alarm. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025 The birds have survived in hordes in the deserts, but civilization nearly always spells their doom. Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Advertisement If Earth is ultimately doomed—if the sun will begin to incinerate us in about a billion years—Mars wouldn’t do as a safe harbor, since that planet would be put to the torch as well. Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 Oct. 2025 The drama doesn’t stop, and the trailer for The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives Season 3 just dropped, revealing that MomTok could be doomed. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for doom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doom
Noun
  • The court's ruling could influence how future AI laws evolve and how victims seek justice.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • After considerable time, referee Cal McNeill announced that the ruling on the field — even though there had not been any indication of one — was that the ball indeed hit a Nevada player and was recovered by the Broncos.
    Jim Keyser, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The destiny -- as for the past two-plus decades -- is yet to be determined.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
  • This American remake of the South Korean drama Il Mare is romantic goo that’s relatively easy to resist, and its ruminations on fate, love, destiny, and luck are all pretty standard for the genre.
    Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Jonathan even orchestrates the circumstances of his own death, following Alison’s suggestion before her accidental demise.
    Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Was the team’s demise about money?
    Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Rotterdam Unveils Nine World Premieres The International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) has unveiled a first wave of world premieres for its 2026 edition, announcing nine titles destined for its Bright Future and Harbour programming strands.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Gas prices, as measured by AAA, looked destined to break through the psychologically important $3-a-gallon level.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Sylvester Stallone has an unexpected pick for which of his films shouldn't be sentenced to cryo-prison.
    Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
  • He was sentenced to life in prison without parole that July, per the Detroit Free Press.
    Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Alexandre Valois, Benkired’s lawyer, said that Friday’s verdict did not come as a surprise.
    Catherine Nicholls, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Sportico has reviewed a copy of the verdict sheet.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • There’s another element of the current concern regarding due process that relates to the fate of poor Cinna.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025
  • What kind of fate might audiences expect for him post-finale?
    Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Christopher Scholtes, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree murder and one count of intentional child abuse likely to cause death or serious physical injury in the July 9, 2024 death of his 2-year-old daughter, according to the Pima County Attorney's Office.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Of course, deportation or removal from the United States isn’t the same as death; Rubio’s unilateral visa revocation isn’t the same as the proscription.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 23 Oct. 2025

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“Doom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doom. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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