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
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Wine Confident is equal parts guide and inspiration, destined to become a modern classic for anyone looking to embrace the joys of wine with curiosity and confidence.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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This year, Grande fulfilled a lifelong dream by taking on the role of Galinda — the perma-cheerful mean girl who turns out to have a heart of gold, and is destined to become Glinda the Good Witch.Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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But a poor start to the season is what doomed them in the end.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Those issues have sparked concern among senators who would need to confirm Hegseth to the Pentagon post, and reports swirled Thursday that the nomination was doomed and Trump was considering withdrawing it.Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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He would be ordained a priest in 1918, at age 24, after studying in Rome.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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He was ordained a priest on June 14, 1964, at Woodstock College in Baltimore County.Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 Nov. 2024
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So consider separating yourself from the fear of challenges and instead try to get excited about how fated your experiences will be.Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Dec. 2024
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As with all commercially viable Disney properties, Moana was fated for franchise.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Predestine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestine. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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