as in to destine
to determine the fate of in advance
our victory in the tournament was seemingly predestined
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Recent Examples of predestine
Though Kendall finished well before Stricker on Sunday, the result felt predestined.
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Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2023
Genes do not predestine one individual to complete fewer years of schooling than another or one individual to score higher on a cognitive performance test than another.
—Robbee Wedow, Scientific American, 26 May 2022
Indeed, most huaren are pragmatists who see a Chinese family history as useful but not predestining.
—The Economist, 28 May 2020
Similarly, his playing of games such as Risk and Civilization seemed to predestine him to amass great power.
—Christina Passariello, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2020
And in a way that almost feels predestined, one of the windows of the center looks out onto the church that Fred Rogers used to attend.
—NBC News, 24 Oct. 2019
Tee and Elle’s growing connection is predestined to result in doom, but these two crazy kids can’t let go of each other.
—Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 2 July 2019
Jim Owczarski, Journal Sentinel, 11 June 2023
Genes do not predestine one individual to complete fewer years of schooling than another or one individual to score higher on a cognitive performance test than another.
—Robbee Wedow, Scientific American, 26 May 2022
Indeed, most huaren are pragmatists who see a Chinese family history as useful but not predestining.
—The Economist, 28 May 2020
Similarly, his playing of games such as Risk and Civilization seemed to predestine him to amass great power.
—Christina Passariello, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2020
And in a way that almost feels predestined, one of the windows of the center looks out onto the church that Fred Rogers used to attend.
—NBC News, 24 Oct. 2019
Tee and Elle’s growing connection is predestined to result in doom, but these two crazy kids can’t let go of each other.
—Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, 2 July 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predestine
Verb
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Having flat feet doesn’t mean you’re destined for a life of discomfort.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
3 Apr. 2025
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Yet our attention economy rewards those who excel at creating moments of conflict destined for social media.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Yes, actual playoffs Slow start, sloppy play dooms Sharks in loss to desperate Rangers Why the Sharks likely will not recall Gushchin or Bordeleau this season The Sharks also had issues on the power play Sunday, going 0-for-3 with the man advantage without a shot on net.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
31 Mar. 2025
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If the 6-foot-2 Weber State product misses the postseason, that would essentially doom the Bucks' already-slim championship aspirations.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He was born in Wichita and ordained a priest for the Diocese of Wichita in May 1994.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
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Born in Philadelphia, Jones in 1802 became the first Black priest ordained in the Episcopal Church.—
Jared Mccallister,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When you’re fated Photo: HBO Not to regress, but Rick and Chelsea are totes OTP.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Spencer is fated to be haunted by Alex’s memory for the rest of his life.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Predestine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestine. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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