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
  • But the Explorer’s acceleration is loud, prompting one of the vehicle’s few engine downfalls.
    James Raia, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • What appears to be a series of dramatic personal downfalls is in fact part of a broader pattern shaped by the country’s political system.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Noun
  • A little under three miles away, the ruins of the original Strancally Castle date back much further, to the 12th century.
    Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Take a walk around Baixa Chiado, marvel at the Santa Justa outdoor lift connecting the lower areas of the Baixa with the higher Carmo Square, and head to the ruins of an old church at Carmo Archaeological Museum.
    Ann Lee, TheWeek, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The deaths bring the homicide total in Richmond this year to nine .
    Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Fentanyl is a highly addictive synthetic opioid and the main driver of overdose deaths in the United States.
    Ariana Figueroa, Baltimore Sun, 23 Aug. 2026

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“Undoings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undoings. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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