1
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
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
Wuthering Heights follows the story of doomed lovers Catherine and Heathcliff in a tale of jealousy, obsession, class divides and a spiralling cycle of revenge that haunts their families.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The atmospheric horror series, executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer and directed and executive produced by Weronika Tofilska (Baby Reindeer), takes place in the week leading up to a doomed wedding, following the bride and groom.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
In addition, the Jets were last in passing yards because of a doomed quarterback situation.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, the formation of this arc of iron plasma could be the result of the Ring Nebula's doomed star vaporizing an orbiting rocky planet as its outer layers puffed out.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The revelation of deep human ties, the belief that we are all equally chosen, doomed Liuzzo, Good, and Pretti, as revelation so often does.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, the plan for this kind of enforcement action was doomed from the start.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
But the loss to the Broncos ultimately doomed McDermott’s tenure as head coach.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Those turnovers doomed the Bills, and Allen blamed himself for the loss that derailed another postseason run for Buffalo.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
Back in 2003, when Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman lost his nerve and a fourth-and-26 play later doomed his team, Sherman also lost the locker room.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
This doesn’t mean we’re doomed to another Dust Bowl.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
The tariff costs likely doomed the least expensive models, which had thin margins to begin with.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Wuthering Heights follows the story of doomed lovers Catherine and Heathcliff in a tale of jealousy, obsession, class divides and a spiralling cycle of revenge that haunts their families.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The atmospheric horror series, executive produced by Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer and directed and executive produced by Weronika Tofilska (Baby Reindeer), takes place in the week leading up to a doomed wedding, following the bride and groom.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026
In addition, the Jets were last in passing yards because of a doomed quarterback situation.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
Alternatively, the formation of this arc of iron plasma could be the result of the Ring Nebula's doomed star vaporizing an orbiting rocky planet as its outer layers puffed out.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Verb
If your company spends millions upon millions on sports rights, and if your financial success depends on cable and satellite customers paying for a programming bundle that includes sports channels most viewers do not watch, you’re doomed.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The revelation of deep human ties, the belief that we are all equally chosen, doomed Liuzzo, Good, and Pretti, as revelation so often does.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
Still, the plan for this kind of enforcement action was doomed from the start.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
But the loss to the Broncos ultimately doomed McDermott’s tenure as head coach.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Those turnovers doomed the Bills, and Allen blamed himself for the loss that derailed another postseason run for Buffalo.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
Back in 2003, when Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman lost his nerve and a fourth-and-26 play later doomed his team, Sherman also lost the locker room.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
This doesn’t mean we’re doomed to another Dust Bowl.
—Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
The tariff costs likely doomed the least expensive models, which had thin margins to begin with.
—Auzinea Bacon, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 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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While last weekend’s loss to Manchester City was the first defeat suffered by Rob Edwards’ team in five games, Wolves remain 13 points adrift of safety and seemingly destined for a future in the Championship.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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There are five other Bridgerton siblings destined for happy endings.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Austin Thompson, the North Carolina teenager who killed his brother and four neighbors in a violent 2022 rampage, will be sentenced in a hearing that began Tuesday.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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He was sentenced to 18 months in jail.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
3 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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Columbia University's new president is already facing opposition from anti-Israel rabble-rousers, who have condemned her for previous actions taken against leftist encampments at her last college.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Two former Democratic presidents yesterday condemned the scenes in Minnesota following the killing of Alex Pretti this weekend.—
Karen Cortes,
NBC news,
26 Jan. 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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Bridgeland Distillery’s cask-finished single malt also took honors, showing how finishing and single malt production are becoming bigger parts of the Canadian landscape.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The finished villa must meet live housing standards, not demonstration benchmarks.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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