as in fated
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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
Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Choi then went on to win her FIS World Cup debut as a 15-year-old at Copper Mountain in December 2023, seemingly destined to make even more history at such an early age.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
It feels destined for cult status.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Should the Warriors want to play their 38-year-old superstar in the late stages of a campaign that appears destined to end in the play-in tournament?
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Zazie Beetz trained for months to pull off the admittedly jaw-dropping (and often jaw-shattering) fight sequences, and if every actor is now destined to become an action star for 15 minutes, the Atlanta veteran has earned her spotlight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
What also doesn’t help is Yakemchuk is on an AHL team destined to miss the playoffs.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Nashville-style country bar seems destined to dazzle — curated by South Plantation High School grad Thomas Wesley Pentz, known globally as Grammy-winning DJ Diplo, with a menu by Miami barbecue chef Adrian Ricouz (Slab Daddy BBQ).
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
About 90 percent of crude oil destined for Asia passes through Hormuz.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
Above and beyond the meals destined for the food bank, Mertz uses her own resources to create some for residents at a nearby senior citizen community who do not have the means to cook for themselves.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Choi then went on to win her FIS World Cup debut as a 15-year-old at Copper Mountain in December 2023, seemingly destined to make even more history at such an early age.
—Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
It feels destined for cult status.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
Should the Warriors want to play their 38-year-old superstar in the late stages of a campaign that appears destined to end in the play-in tournament?
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Zazie Beetz trained for months to pull off the admittedly jaw-dropping (and often jaw-shattering) fight sequences, and if every actor is now destined to become an action star for 15 minutes, the Atlanta veteran has earned her spotlight.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2026
What also doesn’t help is Yakemchuk is on an AHL team destined to miss the playoffs.
—Julian McKenzie, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
The Nashville-style country bar seems destined to dazzle — curated by South Plantation High School grad Thomas Wesley Pentz, known globally as Grammy-winning DJ Diplo, with a menu by Miami barbecue chef Adrian Ricouz (Slab Daddy BBQ).
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
About 90 percent of crude oil destined for Asia passes through Hormuz.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destined
Verb
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Is Trump citizenship order doomed?—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps the international biennial is not doomed to fade away like the art of the medieval troubadour or the magic-lantern show.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 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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He was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Grand Island in 1994 and served as vicar general and pastor of the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary before his 2021 appointment to Colorado Springs, according to the archdiocese.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The church ordained its first female priests in 1994 and its first female bishop in 2015.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The findings follow a national trend that shows Black and Latina mothers are more likely to experience infant mortality due to a myriad of factors.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Michael suggested that the current war with Hezbollah could be the last and is likely to continue until Katz’s objectives are accomplished.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In a March 31 probable-cause affidavit obtained by People, police reveal Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket following his arrest for driving under the influence.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fernandez was able to seek to overturn her conviction using Senate Bill 1437, a law that took effect in 2019 and allows people to seek resentencing if they were convicted of felony murder or under the natural and probable consequences doctrine.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Destined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destined. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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