1
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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2
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
Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The musicians are known for playing doom metal, black metal, and hardcore, and those who have spoken to the class live between Idaho and Norway.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
History has proven time and again, such initiatives are doomed to fail and a colossal waste of money.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
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Noun
But there shouldn’t be too much doom and gloom around Madrid.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The musicians are known for playing doom metal, black metal, and hardcore, and those who have spoken to the class live between Idaho and Norway.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2025
Verb
This, in turn, makes the races – which players are doomed to watch without being able to influence what's happening – all the more thrilling.
—Oliver Brandt, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
History has proven time and again, such initiatives are doomed to fail and a colossal waste of money.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doom
Noun
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The Friday ruling also marks a sharp departure from the 5th Circuit’s previous ruling in the same case.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In an earlier appeal, lawyers for Duggar argued Brooks made unconstitutional rulings preventing Duggar from presenting a complete defense and a new trial should be ordered.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 July 2025
Noun
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Suddenly destinies ceased to be a matter of personal control.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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This person is not a billionaire entrepreneur, but rather an inventor who shaped the economic destiny of an entire nation: Toyoda Sakichi.—
Davide Sartini,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Despite Jill’s obvious issues, Lowes defends her character, who, like many in the show, faces an unfortunate demise.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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For a time, according to the dominant accounts of its demise, the postwar international order largely succeeded, especially in the West.—
STACIE E. GODDARD,
Foreign Affairs,
28 July 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, from January through June 1, manufacturing employment fell by 5,000 workers while services added 532,000 jobs, casting doubt on the notion that manufacturing is destined to be the high-employment sector.—
Bruce Yandle,
Boston Herald,
18 July 2025
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Coddling Russia and refusing to grant Ukraine its own importance, out of deference to the fact that one was a great power and former superpower while the other was destined to live or die in its shadow, scripted a chronicle of a catastrophe foretold.—
Samuel Moyn,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Gutierrez was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in March and sentenced to 18 months in jail.—
REUTERS,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Widmer was convicted of murder at his third trial in 2011, and sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
Noun
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While that 2018 verdict came swiftly, Garber cited a process regarding Messi and Alba and that decisions about who could and couldn’t play over the weekend could wait until after the All-Star Game.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
24 July 2025
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The verdict comes after lengthy trial deliberations, which included a mistrial and two juries discharged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Lawmakers have blown past the July 1 deadline to pass a budget for the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1, creating uncertainty about the fate of state support for CVI.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Is that going to be baby Franklin's fate in the MCU?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In the first half of this season, two major league pitchers — Boston’s Liam Hendriks and Houston’s Lance McCullers Jr. — received anonymous death threats on social media and denounced them.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
15 July 2025
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An official cause and manner of death are pending further investigation and toxicology results.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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“Doom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doom. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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