Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predestinating
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The scheme involved pitchers allegedly predetermining the results of prop bets, as outlined in a 23-page indictment unsealed in November.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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That’s according to the National Weather Service, which is predicting a windy weekend followed by a heat wave.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Mar. 2026
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For the most part, users of both Polymarket and Kalshi did an excellent job predicting this year’s Oscar nominees.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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Citrini was far from the only voice prophesying such a pessimistic future.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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One day, his dad, Brian (Palin), shares an old recipe involving rainwater, horse manure and alchemy to create Homunculi – magical prophesying spirits that can predict the future.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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Micron is forecasting a more-than-fourfold increase year-over-year in earnings per share in the second quarter alone.—
Breana Noble,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Utility giants are forecasting that their spending growth will be driven primarily by transmission projects, with transmission spending projected to double to nearly $50 billion a year from 2019 to 2028.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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The stories foretelling McGonigle’s talents are numerous.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Million-Follower Detective (February 12) This eight-episode Taiwanese crime thriller follows a mysterious woman who rises to fame and becomes a powerful influencer after accurately foretelling the murders of several social-media influencers.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Local officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning at Philadelphia’s Calder Gardens, the new sanctuary honoring pathbreaking sculptor Alexander Calder, presaging its opening to the public, which is set for September 21.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
15 Sep. 2025
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Just more than a minute after ignition, the ruptured booster caused the shuttle’s giant external fuel tank to explode, tearing the vehicle to pieces over the ocean and dooming all seven astronauts.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
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The Vikings outgained the Cowboys, 311 to 183 yards, but committed five turnovers, dooming the home team to defeat.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
25 Dec. 2025
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Still, many business heads are upbeat, foreseeing a sense of continuity and a measure of economic reassurance and certainty ahead.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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And Tester is foreseeing progress that goes far beyond the 2006 blue wave that swept him into office.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Predestinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestinating. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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