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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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026
In his hands, Tom can be buffoonish, tragic, doomed and heroic at once.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 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, 2 June 2026
Xavier Becerra has emerged as a front-runner in the governor’s race just two months after his campaign seemed doomed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Around 180 years after Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage ended in disaster, researchers have identified four additional crew members through DNA analysis.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Hope of settlement went down with the doomed ship, which had been carrying the building supplies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Perfection is inhuman, and pretensions to it are both doomed and misbegotten.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
On the final day of the season, Milan went 2-0 behind against Cesena and looked doomed.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The asteroid impact that doomed the dinosaurs may also have built one of Earth's longest-lasting underground ecosystems.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Don’t let one chaotic morning convince you that the day is doomed.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
That means residents can't overwater in an attempt to save them, but that doesn't mean all of Colorado's gardens are doomed.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The Israeli Air Force used stealth jets and special forces as part of the operation to install the devices, as Israel’s political leadership believed negotiations between the US and Iran were doomed to fail.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
In the end, Bargatze’s big-screen experiment is doomed by its desire to be extremely ordinary.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
The other thing that doomed them to a seventh loss in their past eight games is akin to a crack in their foundation.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Consider that internal Republican opposition doomed last year’s effort to preempt state laws, a debate that feels like light years away from the more bipartisan conversation that’s already happening.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Adjective
The investigation, according to the archives, cited several factors as contributing to the tragedy, including Holland’s disregard of procedures, the failure of superiors to take previous action and the inadequate preparation of crew members aboard the doomed plane.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 16 June 2026
In his hands, Tom can be buffoonish, tragic, doomed and heroic at once.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 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, 2 June 2026
Xavier Becerra has emerged as a front-runner in the governor’s race just two months after his campaign seemed doomed.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Around 180 years after Sir John Franklin's doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage ended in disaster, researchers have identified four additional crew members through DNA analysis.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
Hope of settlement went down with the doomed ship, which had been carrying the building supplies.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Perfection is inhuman, and pretensions to it are both doomed and misbegotten.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026
On the final day of the season, Milan went 2-0 behind against Cesena and looked doomed.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Verb
Bob Shrum, a longtime Democratic strategist and political science professor at the University of Southern California, is unconvinced that Steyer’s wealth doomed his candidacy.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The asteroid impact that doomed the dinosaurs may also have built one of Earth's longest-lasting underground ecosystems.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 10 June 2026
Don’t let one chaotic morning convince you that the day is doomed.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
That means residents can't overwater in an attempt to save them, but that doesn't mean all of Colorado's gardens are doomed.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 6 June 2026
The Israeli Air Force used stealth jets and special forces as part of the operation to install the devices, as Israel’s political leadership believed negotiations between the US and Iran were doomed to fail.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
In the end, Bargatze’s big-screen experiment is doomed by its desire to be extremely ordinary.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 5 June 2026
The other thing that doomed them to a seventh loss in their past eight games is akin to a crack in their foundation.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2026
Consider that internal Republican opposition doomed last year’s effort to preempt state laws, a debate that feels like light years away from the more bipartisan conversation that’s already happening.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doomed
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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Leatherwood's potential for success feels destined, inspired by the same spirits that shape his voice and performing style, fitting seamlessly into a five-decade lineage of country music history.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Such a talent, however, deserves a higher platform and Eze seems destined to be granted this before the summer transfer window closes.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lawhead is scheduled to be formally sentenced on July 14 in Placer County Superior Court.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to raping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Spending on infrastructure can quickly end up as a sunk cost, as centerpieces like stadiums lie idle and drain public funds for years after the intended event—as was the case following the 2010 and 2014 World Cups in South Africa and Brazil, respectively.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
3 June 2026
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Now, with Spain allowing the family to travel to Madrid, the $1,400 was a sunk cost.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
13 May 2026
Verb
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White condemned Hokit’s behavior later on.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
15 June 2026
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Several Middle Eastern countries have condemned Iran's recent strikes in the region, with Egypt, Qatar and Saudi Arabia among those voicing outrage.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Spanning four stories above a finished basement, the townhouse contains five bedrooms, five full baths, and three powder rooms.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
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Game 3 didn’t make San Antonio a finished product.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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