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predestinated

verb

past tense of predestinate
as in predestined

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predestinated
  1. predestined
  2. destined
  3. predetermined
  4. ordained
  5. preordained
  6. doomed
  7. predicted
  8. fated
Verb
  • Awaiting in a World Cup semifinal is France, a team that has looked almost predestined to raise another World Cup trophy.
    — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Science, of course, struggles to prove whether that’s predestined in their genes, though some studies suggest that some tendency toward hoarding—put another way, collecting to excess—is heritable.
    — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Definition of predestined
Verb
  • Bell Media struck partnerships with Lionsgate, Seth Rogen’s Point Grey Pictures and Elliot Page’s Pageboy Productions for yet more original IP destined for international markets.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • And yes, Marlon James’ epic was perhaps destined from premise to be so discussed.
    — Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of destined
Verb
  • There are predetermined dates for lowered flags each year, and the governor’s office announces any additional dates necessary.
    — Tania Azhang, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Lane Turner/The Boston Globe via Getty Images A former Justice Department attorney alleges the DOJ's investigations into alleged antisemitism at Ivy League schools had predetermined conclusions and didn't use normal investigative practices.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of predetermined
Verb
  • The Episcopal Church has allowed women to be in ministry since 1974, and Ashby was ordained by Lamb.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • So what if the credulous smallfolk now believe that the Usurper’s rule is ordained by the Gods?
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ordained
Verb
  • The script by Strippoli and Salvatore de Chirico shrewdly underplays that hand, instead cushioning the vanity factor in sincere parental concern for the children’s health, well-being and preordained path to success.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
  • One day, during my visit, Cole used a step stool to access a small cubbyhole in a high corner of a bedroom wall—a sort of illogical nook that seemed preordained to house some private, upsetting object.
    — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of preordained
Verb
  • Trailing by 20 points in the third quarter, the Carroll Dragons (1-1) were doomed by the Panthers’ stout defense that claimed five takeaways.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
  • By learning of the existence of an advanced ape race, have the humans doomed themselves to the fate Cornelius and Zira attempted to avoid?
    — Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of doomed
Verb
  • Higher confidence in generative AI predicted less critical thinking about the output.
    — Fernando Fainzilber, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • So far, though, there’s little sign of job displacement on the scale that the two tech barons predicted.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of predicted
Verb
  • Still just 24, Calafiori has always come across like someone who seems fated to enjoy everything about football.
    — Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • So, while this season began with storms named Arthur in June, followed by Bertha in July and Cristobal, which flared up and then flamed out quickly earlier this month, the latest storm brewing was already fated to be called Dolly.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of fated
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