as in doomed
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
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Joachim Trier, Paul Thomas Anderson and Celine Song are among her dream collaborators, and if Wright’s judgement is anything to go by, Cooke is destined for the best.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Though this wedding doesn't have the Tiva vows, the TV couple seem destined to stand at the altar.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
As the Cincinnati Reds piled on against Shane Bieber in the second inning of Wednesday’s series finale, the Toronto Blue Jays seemed destined for a series loss.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
December ennui is a universal experience, and this film makes no effort to hide the fact that we’re all destined to suffer from the Holiday Blues at one point or another.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
So, no, this type of TV tech probably isn’t destined for living rooms.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Leatherwood's potential for success feels destined, inspired by the same spirits that shape his voice and performing style, fitting seamlessly into a five-decade lineage of country music history.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Well, what about kids with magic destined to become witches?
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Anchored inside the iconic glass-and-steel Sea Containers building (once destined for transatlantic trade)—this hotel is part floating fantasy, part urban playground.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Joachim Trier, Paul Thomas Anderson and Celine Song are among her dream collaborators, and if Wright’s judgement is anything to go by, Cooke is destined for the best.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
Though this wedding doesn't have the Tiva vows, the TV couple seem destined to stand at the altar.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
As the Cincinnati Reds piled on against Shane Bieber in the second inning of Wednesday’s series finale, the Toronto Blue Jays seemed destined for a series loss.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
December ennui is a universal experience, and this film makes no effort to hide the fact that we’re all destined to suffer from the Holiday Blues at one point or another.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
So, no, this type of TV tech probably isn’t destined for living rooms.
—PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Leatherwood's potential for success feels destined, inspired by the same spirits that shape his voice and performing style, fitting seamlessly into a five-decade lineage of country music history.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
Well, what about kids with magic destined to become witches?
—Taylor Grothe, Parents, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destined
Verb
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Are moral and religious quests doomed to cause more harm than good?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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The task of rewriting the state’s AI rules in a week was likely doomed from the start, agreed Senate Majority Leader Robert Rodriguez, who sponsored the initial rules and the recent attempt to rewrite them.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Qualified people who could be priests except for archaic laws that no longer serve us continue to wait to be invited into the ranks of those who have been ordained.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The move also contrasts with Pope Francis, who said no to moving into the papal apartments when he was ordained in 2013, choosing instead a Vatican guesthouse.—
Greg Wehner , Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The area along Poison Ridge north of Indian Rock continues to show active fire behavior, and residents are likely to see another large pyrocumulus cloud as temperatures rise this afternoon.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sand is considered the front-runner in a Democratic primary, which is likely to consist of additional challengers with an incumbent like Reynolds out of the picture.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That makes the iX3 and the larger iX5 probable production targets for fuel cells, according to BMW’s Board Member for Development, Joachim Post.—
Michael Taylor,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The cone represents the storm center's probable path.—
Christine Rapp,
NBC news,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Destined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destined. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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