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
Reuters, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Pope, Vince Panero and Ashley Hollis — destined for the Final 3?
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Red Wings seem destined for another finish in the mushy middle, with other Eastern Conference risers starting to pass them by.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
One month after taking power, Syrian security forces seized a shipment of heavy ammunition destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon, once a key ally of the Assad regime and Iran’s Axis of Resistance.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
With the Red Sox destined for their journey to start in the AL Wild Card series, a best-of-three format, having an ace to start the sprint is invaluable.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Some books feel destined to be optioned.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
Although Louverture had resigned from his position as governor-general of the colony in May, in June 1802 one of Leclerc’s generals tricked Louverture into a meeting, summarily arrested him, along with his wife and children, and then forced them all onto a ship destined for France.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
When considering that 58 percent of the country’s exports are destined for American shores, the country’s exposure to tariff impacts is substantial.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The country is also the leading global exporter of tractor trucks, 95% of which are destined for the United States.
—Reuters, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Pope, Vince Panero and Ashley Hollis — destined for the Final 3?
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025
The Red Wings seem destined for another finish in the mushy middle, with other Eastern Conference risers starting to pass them by.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 24 Sep. 2025
One month after taking power, Syrian security forces seized a shipment of heavy ammunition destined for Hezbollah in Lebanon, once a key ally of the Assad regime and Iran’s Axis of Resistance.
—Chris Massaro, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2025
With the Red Sox destined for their journey to start in the AL Wild Card series, a best-of-three format, having an ace to start the sprint is invaluable.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
Some books feel destined to be optioned.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2025
Although Louverture had resigned from his position as governor-general of the colony in May, in June 1802 one of Leclerc’s generals tricked Louverture into a meeting, summarily arrested him, along with his wife and children, and then forced them all onto a ship destined for France.
—Marlene L. Daut
september 22, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
When considering that 58 percent of the country’s exports are destined for American shores, the country’s exposure to tariff impacts is substantial.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destined
Verb
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That fateful robbery, first teased in a flash-forward during the premiere, is doomed from the start.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Sep. 2025
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Texas’ loss was its sixth in a row and all but doomed its chances for an American League wild-card spot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 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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Cycling the heat on and off allows the robots to adjust speed and even change direction — proof that controlled, repeatable motion is possible at this tiny scale.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution holds a maximum sentence of 10 years, tallying up to a possible 20 years in prison for Combs.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Roundabouts help eliminate the types of crashes more likely to cause serious injuries or death.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are alignments of anemia with some of the early modern symptoms of green sickness—though very few people today are likely to think anemia is caused by a blockage of bodily humors curable by intercourse.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Steph White said her absence from practice was precautionary, and Hull is probable for Friday's game.—
Chloe Peterson,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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Starters lined up The Red Sox announced their probable starters for the final series of the regular season this weekend against the Tigers.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Destined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destined. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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