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
Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Prince William and Crown Prince Hussein are both heirs to their country's thrones, meaning their wives are both destined to be queens one day.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Though Lyra first sought answers through the Aurora Borealis, she is destined to discover the true nature of Dust in the deserts of Central Asia.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Book writer Terrence McNally artfully adapted Doctorow’s densely packed, historical novel which, from the start, seemed destined to be a musical.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Adhering to the typical Stranger Things pattern, Eddie’s was always destined to sacrifice himself for the sake of the gang.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Dior’s new soft tote and Loewe’s large Amazona bag felt like instant icons — pieces destined for real-life wear but crafted with couture-level care.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Those electric drivetrains were destined for GM’s Orion Assembly Plant, for which GM received $480 million in grant funds from the state of Michigan to expand for electric vehicle production.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
It was originally destined to be a full-fledged series but ended up a single film as events played out.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
However, Chelsea’s chances could be impacted by an injury crisis in defense, while Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez also look destined to miss out.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Prince William and Crown Prince Hussein are both heirs to their country's thrones, meaning their wives are both destined to be queens one day.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Though Lyra first sought answers through the Aurora Borealis, she is destined to discover the true nature of Dust in the deserts of Central Asia.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
Book writer Terrence McNally artfully adapted Doctorow’s densely packed, historical novel which, from the start, seemed destined to be a musical.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
Adhering to the typical Stranger Things pattern, Eddie’s was always destined to sacrifice himself for the sake of the gang.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Dior’s new soft tote and Loewe’s large Amazona bag felt like instant icons — pieces destined for real-life wear but crafted with couture-level care.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Those electric drivetrains were destined for GM’s Orion Assembly Plant, for which GM received $480 million in grant funds from the state of Michigan to expand for electric vehicle production.
—Jackie Charniga, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
It was originally destined to be a full-fledged series but ended up a single film as events played out.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destined
Verb
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But the classic dragon—reptilian, treasure-hoarding, and doomed to be slain—feels distinctly Indo-European.—
Manvir Singh,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Hoover ended up throwing for 376 yards and added two more touchdown passes, but for the second time in Big 12 play, he was outplayed by the opposing quarterback and had multiple game-changing turnovers that doomed the Horned Frogs down the stretch.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Oct. 2025
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For instance, the network included connections between cardinals who worked together in Vatican departments, between those who ordained, or were ordained by, another and between those who were friends.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
11 Oct. 2025
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Mullally was ordained in 2001 and left the government three years later for church roles at Salisbury Cathedral and then becoming only the fourth woman bishop in the Church of England as the Suffragan Bishop of Crediton in the Diocese of Exeter.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Besides religion, what are other possible reasons a person might have executed a forgery?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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As Myles Lewis-Skelly dribbled up the left wing, the Brazilian made sure to come as central as possible before calling for a cross.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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When people skip screening, doctors are less likely to catch breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Wander is accused of lying to lenders and investors, not policyholders, but the case is likely to focus more attention on Wall Street’s insurance push.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Freeport-McMoRan has probable mineral reserves in copper, gold and molybdenum.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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He’s listed as probable on Notre Dame’s injury report.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Destined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destined. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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