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
Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
After a crash course in evangelical social media strategy and a hefty investment from her father-in-law, determined Natalie turns their doomed ranch — Caleb can’t stop killing cows — into a successful facsimile of the perfect life.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
None of this, of course, is to excuse what Kyle said to Amanda, but an attempt to explain his psychology and illustrate how relationships on these shows are more doomed than Katy Perry’s pop career.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
As the members of the 1986 Rogers Commission interrogate the complex inner workings of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to find what, or who, was responsible for the Challenger’s doomed fate, the show explores Commission member Sally Ride’s (Stewart) personal journey.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
As the members of the 1986 Rogers Commission interrogate the complex inner workings of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to find what, or who, was responsible for the Challenger’s doomed fate, the show explores Commission member Ride’s personal journey.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Gary and Fort Pierce was a doomed union.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Another issue which could have hurt Laporta’s popularity in recent years was Barca’s continuing support of the European Super League, led by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, long after all other clubs had left the doomed project.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Certainly, that off feeling had to do with some very scary changes across the film and media industries, where many people feel doomed to lose their jobs.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Is Trump citizenship order doomed?
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the international biennial is not doomed to fade away like the art of the medieval troubadour or the magic-lantern show.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
That measure was doomed in the Senate, where Democrats can block most bills except those under reconciliation.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite not having a losing season in his coaching career, a lack success in the playoffs eventually doomed his tenure.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Like any sport, chess and Go are worthwhile because of human struggles and storylines, champions made and toppled, the very fact that people are doomed to be imperfect but always striving to become just a bit better.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
The Nationals tagged him for five runs in the fourth, and the Cubs’ lack of timely hits off starter Cade Cavalli and the Nationals bullpen doomed them in a 10-4 loss.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
All but doomed by six quick runs, the Padres lost 8-2.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
On June 16, 1989, 250,000 people gathered in Heroes’ Square for the ceremonial reburial of Imre Nagy, the prime minister who was executed after leading Hungary during the doomed 1956 revolution against the Soviets.
—Joshua Levine, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
After a crash course in evangelical social media strategy and a hefty investment from her father-in-law, determined Natalie turns their doomed ranch — Caleb can’t stop killing cows — into a successful facsimile of the perfect life.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
None of this, of course, is to excuse what Kyle said to Amanda, but an attempt to explain his psychology and illustrate how relationships on these shows are more doomed than Katy Perry’s pop career.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
As the members of the 1986 Rogers Commission interrogate the complex inner workings of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to find what, or who, was responsible for the Challenger’s doomed fate, the show explores Commission member Sally Ride’s (Stewart) personal journey.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
As the members of the 1986 Rogers Commission interrogate the complex inner workings of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to find what, or who, was responsible for the Challenger’s doomed fate, the show explores Commission member Ride’s personal journey.
—Peter White, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Gary and Fort Pierce was a doomed union.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026
Another issue which could have hurt Laporta’s popularity in recent years was Barca’s continuing support of the European Super League, led by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, long after all other clubs had left the doomed project.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Certainly, that off feeling had to do with some very scary changes across the film and media industries, where many people feel doomed to lose their jobs.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
For while their stories live on, history may not be doomed to repeat them.
—Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
Is Trump citizenship order doomed?
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Perhaps the international biennial is not doomed to fade away like the art of the medieval troubadour or the magic-lantern show.
—Daniel Birnbaum, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
That measure was doomed in the Senate, where Democrats can block most bills except those under reconciliation.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Despite not having a losing season in his coaching career, a lack success in the playoffs eventually doomed his tenure.
—Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Like any sport, chess and Go are worthwhile because of human struggles and storylines, champions made and toppled, the very fact that people are doomed to be imperfect but always striving to become just a bit better.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2026
The Nationals tagged him for five runs in the fourth, and the Cubs’ lack of timely hits off starter Cade Cavalli and the Nationals bullpen doomed them in a 10-4 loss.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
All but doomed by six quick runs, the Padres lost 8-2.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doomed
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Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer seem destined to play frenemies for the rest of their lives.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2026
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Whether your aesthetic leans more tailored or bohemian, traditional or minimalist, there’s a bouclé, velvet, or wood wingback bed that’s destined for your space.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was ordered to complete a 52-week domestic violence program and sentenced to three years of formal probation.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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He was sentenced to 7½ years in prison, and his appeal is pending after arguments were held last week.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 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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Advocacy groups that have issued grave warnings about AI’s risks to society condemned the violence.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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In that speech, Carney condemned economic coercion by great powers against smaller countries and received widespread praise for his remarks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 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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Each visit might bring a new mural in progress, a different artist at work, or a finished piece just hung on the wall.—
Carl Juste,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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More than 90% of China-ASEAN trade is in industrial intermediates rather than finished goods, and intra-regional FDI flows now represent roughly half of the FDI stock within the ASEAN+3 region, according to AMRO.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
6 Apr. 2026
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