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
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
In James Cameron’s blockbuster, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet gave us a doomed love story folks could (mostly) buy amid a historical disaster.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead, they’re stuck in a doomed push to try for a sequel.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 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
Freddie Freeman, whose grand slam doomed the New York Yankees, held the 2024 trophy.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
In James Cameron’s blockbuster, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet gave us a doomed love story folks could (mostly) buy amid a historical disaster.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead, they’re stuck in a doomed push to try for a sequel.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
Is Trump citizenship order doomed?
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 2 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
Freddie Freeman, whose grand slam doomed the New York Yankees, held the 2024 trophy.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doomed
Verb
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While Nikola Jokic appears destined to finish behind Victor Wembanyama in the MVP voting, another race remains very much in doubt.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, several outlets covered how garments destined for brands were piling up at airports in Bangladesh and India after Gulf carriers cancelled flights, with more than half of Bangladesh’s air cargo typically moving through Gulf hubs.—
Assef Shaikh,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Following his 2018 conviction, Williams was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fernandez’s boyfriend, Isauro Aguirre, was sentenced to death in 2018, and his automatic appeal petition is currently pending in California Supreme Court.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 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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The Castro family has been lauded as heroes by some, but condemned as repressive by others.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Ben Saul, UN special rapporteur on counterterrorism and human rights, has condemned both US and Iranian threats to target civilian energy infrastructure.—
Mustafa Qadri,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 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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The publication adds that the finished product is coated with a cheese seasoning blend that includes oil and powdered ingredients, contributing to its distinctive texture and durability.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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But that other supplier would have to try to reverse engineer that particular dye — formulas for dyes and colorants were, in spite of being in service to the war effort, still proprietary — and backward engineering color from a finished product is a crapshoot.—
Kory Stamper,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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