undoings

plural of undoing
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. — 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
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Noun
  • How To Air Dry Jeans Properly One of the downfalls that comes with air drying jeans is ending up with a pair that feels stiff or scratchy.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The Bills defense, one of the downfalls, did get the stop needed in this one and held off a late scoring drive.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Not far from the ruins sat the 1990 seawall, the rock embankment that protects some of Tangier.
    — John Anglim, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Saudi Arabia assembled a coalition backing the government, waging a yearslong campaign of air bombardment that brought it international condemnation over civilian deaths.
    — AHMED HATEM, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Civilian deaths in Ukraine are at their highest since the first months of the war, with Russian strikes killing more than 2,700 Ukrainian civilians so far in 2026, according to data compiled by ACLED.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026

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“Undoings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undoings. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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