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
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Detroit’s playoff drought looks destined to go to nine years, the second-longest active drought of any team (Buffalo is the longest at 14), and tied for the fourth-longest drought in NHL history.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Astronomers have discovered a rare pair of white dwarfs destined to explode in a spectacular supernova in Earth’s cosmic neighborhood.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
After that, the show was destined for Sondheim’s home turf.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Historically, the Intercontinental Championship has served as a crucial proving ground for talents destined for world championship glory.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The story served as a resolution to help prove that America was unique and not destined to experience the interminable rivalries and miseries of the Old World.
— Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Back in February, the judge hinted the defamation claim would survive but the extortion claim appeared destined for dismissal.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
On still larger scales, or the scales of cosmic filaments or the space between multiple galaxy clusters, some of them are drifting apart, destined to dissociate.
—Big Think, 14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The two floors dedicated to offices — including Martin’s personal one — as well as a basement space destined to content production and the brand’s archives are also undergoing the finishing touches.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2025
Detroit’s playoff drought looks destined to go to nine years, the second-longest active drought of any team (Buffalo is the longest at 14), and tied for the fourth-longest drought in NHL history.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
Astronomers have discovered a rare pair of white dwarfs destined to explode in a spectacular supernova in Earth’s cosmic neighborhood.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
After that, the show was destined for Sondheim’s home turf.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 9 Apr. 2025
Historically, the Intercontinental Championship has served as a crucial proving ground for talents destined for world championship glory.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The story served as a resolution to help prove that America was unique and not destined to experience the interminable rivalries and miseries of the Old World.
— Made By History, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Back in February, the judge hinted the defamation claim would survive but the extortion claim appeared destined for dismissal.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 8 Apr. 2025
On still larger scales, or the scales of cosmic filaments or the space between multiple galaxy clusters, some of them are drifting apart, destined to dissociate.
—Big Think, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destined
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An away victory would have doomed Peru completely but now the race to qualify, for that play-off spot at least, is back on.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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But without empathy, responsibility, agency, and free will he is doomed to remain a wooden facsimile.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Boston needs to lock him down as soon as possible to prevent other teams from even having a chance to sign him.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The situation on the ground in these immediate post-event moments can create a fog-of-war atmosphere, and no complete assessment of the federal government’s reaction will be possible until later.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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In most cases, clubs find ways to manage the departure of their best players smoothly, with Director A revealing how communication is key, often beginning several months before the transfer window arrives when a key figure is likely to leave.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The import taxes, which would go into effect next year, are likely to have the biggest impact on generic drugs, as the U.S. imports some $200 billion worth of pharmaceuticals annually.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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These protections demonstrate genuine respect for privacy rights while preserving evidentiary value, making cooperation more likely and court approval more probable.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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According to the University of Florida, 100% eradication of this ant is not probable in areas where it is established.—
Kim Luciani,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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“Destined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destined. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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