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as in destinies
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
the belief that it was this country's fate to extend from sea to sea
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as in outcomes
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
the fate of the presidential election hinged on a few thousand votes in a single state
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as in deaths
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
he met his fate in a tragic highway accident
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as in destines
to determine the fate of in advance
the warning that the lack of an advanced education will fate a person to a lifetime of below-average earnings
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Recent Examples of fates
Sally Hayden, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
And yet the federalist structure of our government — largely giving states the power to determine their own fates — complicates that idea.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The stakes are equally high for teams—draft-night decisions can dictate the directions of franchises and determine the fates of front offices.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
In an interview with People at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, the actor talked about the Season 23 cliffhanger in May, in which the fates of Torres and McGee's adult son are in question.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The Longhorns took a 6-3 loss to Tennessee, only to flip the fates and win the next four trials.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Aiello expects more of its kind will suffer similar fates if nothing is done.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Creator Sam Levinson and actors Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, and more also reacted to their characters' fates.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
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With the news that Assad had fled the country came the hope of finding out their fates.
—Sally Hayden, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
And yet the federalist structure of our government — largely giving states the power to determine their own fates — complicates that idea.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
The stakes are equally high for teams—draft-night decisions can dictate the directions of franchises and determine the fates of front offices.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 4 June 2026
In an interview with People at the Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival, the actor talked about the Season 23 cliffhanger in May, in which the fates of Torres and McGee's adult son are in question.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The Longhorns took a 6-3 loss to Tennessee, only to flip the fates and win the next four trials.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Aiello expects more of its kind will suffer similar fates if nothing is done.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
And what do the fates of these men say about how and through whom the show defines audacity — a word that has two different interpretations and uses?
—Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Creator Sam Levinson and actors Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, and more also reacted to their characters' fates.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fates
Noun
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People want to control their own destinies.—
Jon Ostenson,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The movies before this one, their destinies were so half-hazard.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
13 May 2026
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Recycling and reselling, outcomes better for the environment, each accounted for only about 1 in 10 devices.—
Eric Williams,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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Successful outcomes often come from taking the time to understand available options, building the right support system, and returning to work at a pace that supports both health and long-term employment goals.—
Diane Winiarski,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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There are kills aplenty and deaths of profound significance.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Either way, Clark’s decision to deny reality and embrace his monster is what dooms him.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The message here is not that childhood trauma dooms someone to cancer, says Fuller-Thompson.—
Rob Williams,
EverydayHealth.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trusty said that the bond conditions have already had consequences for Rozier with the NBA.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Eaton testified that the men were involved in rival gangs — G-Mobb in south Sacramento, Garden Blocc Crips in North Sacramento and others that have battled over the decades — and crossed paths with deadly consequences at 10th and K streets.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2026
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SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Nov. 2025
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The city said residents can view an interactive map of mosquito activity, virus testing results and trap zones on VDCI's website.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Sam Carpenter, the public information officer for the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop D, which patrols Table Rock Lake, said that an autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday, and the results would be released to the Overland Park Police, which lead the investigation into Lieurance’s disappearance.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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What stood out most, however, was just how emotional the event was, particularly considering the many recent passings of some of our most beloved film and TV luminaries.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2026
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When annual results are compiled each January, winners tend to be amateur grim reapers who predicted a mix of shocking young deaths and the passings of anyone over 90.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Fates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fates. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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