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as in destined
to determine the fate of in advance
the actor felt that he was doomed to be forever remembered for that one terrible performance
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as in sentenced
to impose a judicial punishment on
doomed the murderer to life in prison without the possibility of parole
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Recent Examples of doomed
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
The core problem is that Love Story never convincingly discovers something interesting to say about its doomed lovers.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
The doomed couple erotically embrace on the Yorkshire Moors, in the back of a carriage and even inside her bedroom at Thrushcross Grange — all moments that are not part of the book.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The biggest part of this episode, for Bree, is the doomed night at the photo exhibit with her mom.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Saquiel has his own connection to the doomed voyage, which has left him with a collection of love letters from Bemadette to Ariel.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
In November, researchers published findings about the deadly pathogens that ravaged Napoleon's soldiers during his doomed 1812 retreat from Russia.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
To avoid a doomed fate, two environmental groups have received a positive response this month to their nearly seven-year-old petition for more protections from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
James Duesterberg, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The organization that once gave you the Doomsday Defense was simply doomed.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 18, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Journal's Patrick Anderson reports on the past efforts to construct a subway system in Providence and what ultimately doomed the project.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Venezuela appeared doomed to repeat the cycle.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
But that doesn't mean that every couple on the show is doomed.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Fennell also did away with the entire second generation of Earnshaws, Heathcliffs, and Lintons – the children who carry the burden of their parents' unhealthy love and are equally doomed by it.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
If a leader can’t communicate, he’s doomed right off the bat.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
But those who don’t learn from history are too often doomed to repeat it.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Nelly herself is heavily reinterpreted by Fennell, imagined in this film as the illegitimate daughter of an aristocrat who serves as Cathy’s maid; the film also runs with modern readings of her character as a more proactive meddler in the doomed love between the main characters.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2026
The core problem is that Love Story never convincingly discovers something interesting to say about its doomed lovers.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
The doomed couple erotically embrace on the Yorkshire Moors, in the back of a carriage and even inside her bedroom at Thrushcross Grange — all moments that are not part of the book.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The biggest part of this episode, for Bree, is the doomed night at the photo exhibit with her mom.
—Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Saquiel has his own connection to the doomed voyage, which has left him with a collection of love letters from Bemadette to Ariel.
—Mary Damiano, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
In November, researchers published findings about the deadly pathogens that ravaged Napoleon's soldiers during his doomed 1812 retreat from Russia.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Fennell's version of the book promises to lean into the madness and passion of Cathy and Heathcliffe's doomed love—and this quote kind of sums it up.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
To avoid a doomed fate, two environmental groups have received a positive response this month to their nearly seven-year-old petition for more protections from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
If humanity is doomed, someone asked—as Yarvin’s baby started crying—what is the point of politics?
—James Duesterberg, New Yorker, 18 Feb. 2026
The organization that once gave you the Doomsday Defense was simply doomed.
—Kevin Sherrington
feb. 18, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
The Journal's Patrick Anderson reports on the past efforts to construct a subway system in Providence and what ultimately doomed the project.
—Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
Venezuela appeared doomed to repeat the cycle.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
But that doesn't mean that every couple on the show is doomed.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Feb. 2026
Fennell also did away with the entire second generation of Earnshaws, Heathcliffs, and Lintons – the children who carry the burden of their parents' unhealthy love and are equally doomed by it.
—Meg Walters, Glamour, 16 Feb. 2026
If a leader can’t communicate, he’s doomed right off the bat.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2026
But those who don’t learn from history are too often doomed to repeat it.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doomed
Adjective
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Owner Jason Boso fixed that, infusing $2 million into the 10-year-old bar on better bathrooms, a covered section of the patio and a re-done kitchen.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas News,
3 Apr. 2023
Verb
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The exhibit blends artifacts destined for the permanent hall with a walk through Shawn Edwards’ 25-year career as a film critic.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
21 Feb. 2026
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Both teams are destined for this year’s lottery, Utah for the fourth straight year.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ronald Bryant, 56, pleaded no contest to assault and two counts of false imprisonment and was sentenced in late December to four years behind bars.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in prison.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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His choices allow the viewer to drink in the intimate details of the ruined world.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There are times when being condemned to Hell really gets under my skin.—
David Sedaris,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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The African Union, which includes 55 member states on the continent, condemned the attack Sunday and called for the release of abducted women and children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Once a team trades draft capital to acquire or retain a star, those picks become sunk costs.—
Spencer Harrison,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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Stress and resentment often builds within relationships driven by sunk cost thinking, which increases within the relationship.—
Gabrielle Kassel,
SELF,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Maisler and Coogler were talking over the phone from the very beginning about putting Sinners together, before there was even a finished script.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Feb. 2026
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The finished wine is a blend of 87 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 13 percent Cabernet Franc.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
17 Feb. 2026
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