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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
Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.
—Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
What really doomed his candidacy, however, was opposition from front-line Senate Democrats.
—Lydia Polgreen, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Holiday shopping:Gen Z is 'doom spending' its way through the holidays.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Despite predictions of doom and gloom and the odd technology issue on the website, there is no doubt that the website still runs well.
—Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Despite the Talbot's best efforts, Santa Claus ran into water issues, eventually dooming the town.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
What really doomed his candidacy, however, was opposition from front-line Senate Democrats.
—Lydia Polgreen, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doom
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Willis has asked the Georgia Supreme Court to reverse the ruling removing her and her office from the case.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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The women sought the ruling after Giuliani repeated his unfounded lies about their volunteer work, including after a hearing one day in Manhattan.Molly Crane Newman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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Much of the series involves ordinary scientists wrestling with weighty themes such as time, destiny, and the meaning of discovery.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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How to Watch Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens: Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM ET Channel: ABC/ESPN Stream: Fubo Baltimore (11-5) enters Week 18 in control of their destiny.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, the 400-year-old oak met its demise when a wind storm tore through town in 1942.Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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Time was, his departure from Anfield prompted end-of-days talk on Merseyside, with fans sobbing on radio phone-ins and rivals predicting the demise of Liverpool as a Premier League force.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Things seem destined to grow worse across a wide swath of Los Angeles and its besieged neighbors.Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Bridal tiaras may be less popular than in decades past, but the new guard of regal toppers is designed (and destined) to command attention.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2025
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Florida lawmakers twice reduced the penalty for the drug trafficking charge for which he was sentenced to 25 years.Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
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Case in point: Derek Lee, an Allegheny man sentenced to life without parole in 2016 for his role in a robbery in which his accomplice killed a homeowner.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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Khan and Bibi were taken into custody by prison officials after the announcement of the verdict, according to officials.MUNIR AHMED THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 18 Jan. 2025
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With the verdict in, lawyers were hearing testimony during the punitive damage phase of the trial about the overall financial health of CNN.CBS News, CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
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There had been broad speculation about the fate of the show given the wildfires that have destroyed neighborhoods around LA during the past week, several of which are still largely uncontained.Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Though institutions including the Getty Villa were saved, the fates of many other notables — such as several influential mid-century Case Study Houses built with Arts & Architecture magazine’s sponsorship — remain unknown.Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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The family of late British singer Danielle Moore, the vocalist for dance band Crazy P, has released a statement revealing her cause of death.Katie Bain, Billboard, 16 Jan. 2025
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Follow more of our reporting on City of Miami Crime Police swarm downtown Miami to investigate a death and injuries.Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Doom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doom. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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