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as in ruling
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the judge solemnly pronounced his doom before a hushed courtroom
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as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
it was her doom to be haunted by the memory of that terrible day
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as in demise
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
met his doom at the hands of a rampaging rhinoceros
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as in to destine
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 to sentence
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 doom
Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
These films all exist under the sign of civilizational doom.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Andrew Solender, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Just thirty days remain until humanity is doomed to extinction.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Mexico beachgoers were treated to a rare sighting earlier this month of a shimmering oarfish, native to the deep sea and seen in Japanese folklore as a signal of impending doom.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
These films all exist under the sign of civilizational doom.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Now comes the hard part: Crafting a fiscal package that doesn't doom them in the 2026 election.
—Andrew Solender, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
Just thirty days remain until humanity is doomed to extinction.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doom
Noun
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Trump, for his part, appeared to recognize the significance of the ruling.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration appealed the district court ruling Friday to the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals.—
Ashley Murray,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Mar. 2025
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Corey was taken from us much too soon, but his destiny was to leave us all with a shining example of the selfless devotion of a true American patriot.—
TIME Staff,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Here lies the tale of Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet), mismatched young people on a date with destiny, dreamed up by James Cameron, a filmmaker more associated with smart action films than epic tragic romances.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The duo were intrigued by a movie that could tell not only the Cain and Abel story of two childhood pals turned lethal adversaries, but also the demise of the Mafia's national stranglehold, which began with Costello's famous testimony before a congressional hearing in 1951.—
Marco della Cava,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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And coming shortly after Brexit, Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union, DFID’s demise further called into question Britain’s commitment to global cooperation.—
Sarah Stroup,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Since the bill applies retroactively – all the way back to 1965 – it would be destined for serious legal challenges.—
Peter Kwong,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
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These intricate dresses are destined to become heirlooms when treated with love and care.—
Joy Montgomery,
Vogue,
9 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Carlson was sentenced by Butte County Superior Judge Corie J. Caraway, who imposed the 11-year maximum — six years for felony arson and five more for use of an accelerant.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Mar. 2025
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Manson was sentenced to death but was spared execution after the death penalty was abolished in California.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The jury deliberated for approximately 20 minutes before handing down a guilty verdict to 29-year-old Gregory Haendiges, who was charged with battery on a child, the Delaware County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said in a March 18 news release.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The fate of that funding could mean the difference between life and death, both for red wolves and the many other species that call the Alligator River refuge home.—
Ben Goldfarb,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Speaking alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin questioned the fate of remaining Ukrainian troops in Russia’s Kursk region and claimed that Russian troops are advancing along the 1,250-mile front line.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The strong winds Monday are indirectly related to the severe weather that struck the Midwest and South over the weekend, causing many deaths.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Mar. 2025
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Edna Buchanan is the Pulitzer prize-winning crime reporter who covered more than 5,000 violent deaths during her 18-year career at the Miami Herald.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Doom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doom. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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