as in to doom
to determine the fate of in advance
his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball
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Recent Examples of destine
Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Zach Werenski, who won the 2026 Norris Trophy in a highly competitive race, appears destined for a new home.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
28 June 2026
These 5-inch shorts are destined to become a summer wardrobe staple thanks to their 100 percent nylon material, which repels water and stains.
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Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Polestar 4s destined for the US were built in South Korea, although much of Polestar’s manufacturing is in China.
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
On one end of the spectrum, there's the Le Creuset stoneware bowl that’s affordable and homey; on the other, the Tina Frey, a quiet-luxury find that feels destined to serve Goop salads on Gwyneth’s table.
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Erin Bunch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
28 June 2026
These 5-inch shorts are destined to become a summer wardrobe staple thanks to their 100 percent nylon material, which repels water and stains.
—
Caitlyn Fitzpatrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Polestar 4s destined for the US were built in South Korea, although much of Polestar’s manufacturing is in China.
—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
25 June 2026
On one end of the spectrum, there's the Le Creuset stoneware bowl that’s affordable and homey; on the other, the Tina Frey, a quiet-luxury find that feels destined to serve Goop salads on Gwyneth’s table.
—
Erin Bunch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 June 2026
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Having a disagreement doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed, Cancer.
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That gambit, however, could doom the defense bill, which authorizes key national security programs.
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After the war, he was ordained and served as a minister at the Steele Creek Presbyterian Church from 1804 until his death in 1827.
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In 1962, Lazowski was ordained and served as the spiritual leader of Beth Shalom Synagogue in Hartford until 1969.
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When Solow died in 2020, Soloviev knew he was fated to take over the business.
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So it was all very fated in that sense.
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“Destine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destine. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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