doomed to extinction
Used in a Sentence
washed-up
How to use washed-up in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for washed-up.
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I'll go out on a limb and guess that most of Groupon's sales team consists of ex-mortgage brokers and washed-up real estate agents.
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doomed to extinction
Meaning at a glance
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Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for washed-up.
adjective
doomed to extinction
Example sentences
I'll go out on a limb and guess that most of Groupon's sales team consists of ex-mortgage brokers and washed-up real estate agents.
And to be fair, as much I disagree with the man, Rush Limbaugh isn't a washed-up politician turned commentator either, he was always a radio guy.
And in 2025, when all the "social media" robber barons are either washed-up billionaires or washed-up and penniless, the work that the real A players are doing right now will still matter. The applications of their work may have died out, but their work will still be around and people will be putting the ideas to better use.
Frequently asked questions
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How do you use washed-up in a sentence?
I'll go out on a limb and guess that most of Groupon's sales team consists of ex-mortgage brokers and washed-up real estate agents.
What does washed-up mean?
doomed to extinction
What part of speech is washed-up?
washed-up is commonly used as adjective.