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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 destined
Max Gao, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
Whether your aesthetic leans more tailored or bohemian, traditional or minimalist, there’s a bouclé, velvet, or wood wingback bed that’s destined for your space.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
And with a name like that, he is almost destined to become a fan favorite.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Even those who win court awards or settlements against Prospect seem destined to be treated as unsecured claims in the company’s bankruptcy.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
No teams are destined to win anymore, except for maybe a 1 seed against a 16 seed.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
In the sketch, a group of five men — forced to spend time together so their wives can socialize in the kitchen — seemingly have nothing in common and are destined for an afternoon of drinking beer in silence.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Before the comeback, the Nuggets seemed destined to fall victim to Portland's staggering display from 3-point territory.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, several outlets covered how garments destined for brands were piling up at airports in Bangladesh and India after Gulf carriers cancelled flights, with more than half of Bangladesh’s air cargo typically moving through Gulf hubs.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
Jennifer Garner and Judy Greer seem destined to play frenemies for the rest of their lives.
—Max Gao, Variety, 11 Apr. 2026
Whether your aesthetic leans more tailored or bohemian, traditional or minimalist, there’s a bouclé, velvet, or wood wingback bed that’s destined for your space.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026
And with a name like that, he is almost destined to become a fan favorite.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 10 Apr. 2026
Even those who win court awards or settlements against Prospect seem destined to be treated as unsecured claims in the company’s bankruptcy.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 9 Apr. 2026
No teams are destined to win anymore, except for maybe a 1 seed against a 16 seed.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
In the sketch, a group of five men — forced to spend time together so their wives can socialize in the kitchen — seemingly have nothing in common and are destined for an afternoon of drinking beer in silence.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
Before the comeback, the Nuggets seemed destined to fall victim to Portland's staggering display from 3-point territory.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Earlier this month, several outlets covered how garments destined for brands were piling up at airports in Bangladesh and India after Gulf carriers cancelled flights, with more than half of Bangladesh’s air cargo typically moving through Gulf hubs.
—Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destined
Verb
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Half Man is largely dour and colorless, doomed from beginning to end.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The sisters descended from a line of witches that doomed any man who fell in love with an Owens woman.—
Katie Simons,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Christo and Jeanne-Claude disregarded all threats of legal action, directing Running Fence to complete its predestined voyage into the sea.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Leo was ordained as an Augustinian priest in 1982.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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Leo grew up, was educated and then ordained in the States but spent decades as a church leader elsewhere, including in poor areas of South America.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Plan ahead as much as possible Nailing down all the angles of your trip ahead of time can save you both a lot of headaches and a significant amount of money.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
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The November 2024 ceasefire was the best possible alternative at the time — certainly better than more war.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Those down south near Des Plaines were likely to see the river crest late Saturday into Sunday.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But a final settlement in the case is likely months away at the earliest.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bane was added to the injury report for Game 1 on Sunday morning because of an illness, but he was expected to be available when he was listed as probable by the team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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Elijah has an arraignment in his Concord criminal case set for Monday, and a probable-cause hearing in his Windham case set for next Wednesday, a court spokesman tells Rolling Stone.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Destined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destined. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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