as in downfalls
something that is the cause of one's ultimate failure or loss of life
an intractable drug habit proved to be her sad undoing
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Recent Examples of undoings
Starring Oscar Isaac as the titular brilliant but egotistical scientist Victor, Frankenstein sees the doctor bring a creature (Elordi) to life with a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to both of their undoings.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulting in both of their undoings.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
In a new report from The Athletic, Mike Jones, Dan Pompei, Jeff Howe, Jourdan Rodrigue, and Jacob Robinson break down the biggest teams that constantly make it to the playoffs, but can't seem to get past their own undoings.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2025
The gothic sci-fi film — which is competing for the prestigious Golden Lion at the festival — is a retelling of Mary Shelley’s 1818 classic horror novel following a brilliant scientist who brings a monstrous creature to life, ultimately resulting in both of their undoings.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 30 Aug. 2025
In a new report from The Athletic, Mike Jones, Dan Pompei, Jeff Howe, Jourdan Rodrigue, and Jacob Robinson break down the biggest teams that constantly make it to the playoffs, but can't seem to get past their own undoings.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undoings
Noun
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Lushly photographed and boosted by a few killer tracks, Daisy Jones & the Six delivers the lurid delights and downfalls of a satisfying behind-the-music tale.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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Now, as crypto analysts speculate whether further downfalls are in Bitcoin’s future, crypto bros are struggling to maintain a cohesive narrative in the face of such epic volatility.—
Joe Wilkins Published Jan 29,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
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Russian soldiers are constantly attempting to slip into the city's ruins unnoticed in small groups, Ukrainians who spoke to ABC News said.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some aluminum frames of his own design held large-format prints of urban ruins and renewal.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Information has not yet been released by sheriff’s officials on what caused the deaths or the circumstances surrounding them.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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That is a huge increase from the average eight deaths typically seen at this point in the season, according to France’s National Association for the Study of Snow and Avalanches (ANENA).—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Undoings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undoings. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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