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predestination

noun

Definition of predestination

as in accident

the belief that everything that will happen has already been predetermined and cannot be changed

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Recent Examples of predestination But Slumdog Millionaire, a feel-good comedy drama about predestination and game shows, is the one that won him all the glory. — Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026 The narrative addresses the idea of predestination and, in a way, debunks it. — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2025 Dylan arrives on the scene with the false modesty of predestination, touched by God but desperate for a place to sleep for the night. — David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024 The Rings of Power is governed by an overwhelming sense of predestination. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for predestination

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The Southeastern Connecticut Regional Traffic Unit were on scene as well as accident reconstructionist from the Groton and Ledyard police departments as well as detectives from the Groton Police Department Criminal Investigation Division.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
In Colorado, motor vehicle accidents are the top cause of death for children after their first birthday and the second-leading cause for adults younger than 25, behind suicide.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of accident

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Hollywood appears to be divided between those who are adamant that the merger will destroy a legacy studio while harming workers and others (including inside the companies) fearing a potentially worse fate if the deal is blocked.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
But whatever a judge decides, the ballot box is where the fate of Proposition 39 rests.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of fate

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Today that very same house is known as Loveless Cafe and is more a dining destination than a convenient happenstance for travelers.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Tiley’s landing in the Illini tennis program was largely down to happenstance.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of happenstance

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This kicks off another gerrymandering doom cycle for 2028, which will leave the House less representative of the people and politicians less responsive to independent-minded voters.

— Editorial Board, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026
The result, broken up into seasons and marked by an impending sense of doom, is a multipart puzzle box as intricately folded and tucked as the traditional clothing on display.

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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