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.
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Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Their faith in predestination left them in a state of chronic existential dread; although one’s fate was fixed, worldly success could be taken as a sign of divine favor.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 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
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Jordan Hoffman, Vanity Fair, 16 Mar. 2026
Their faith in predestination left them in a state of chronic existential dread; although one’s fate was fixed, worldly success could be taken as a sign of divine favor.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predestination
Noun
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Family picnics ended in drownings; tender, bantering dates at Applebee’s concluded with car accidents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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In Selma, and elsewhere, the former president often spoke about collectively shaping destiny.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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He-Man, led by the Sword of Power to his homeworld-saving destiny.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 June 2026
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How to react when facing a lightning hazard?—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
Noun
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More candidates are willing to sidestep seniority to try their luck — especially younger progressives.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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Whoever wins quarterfinal, wins it all Good luck trying to calculate which teams will play in the quarterfinal on July 9 without getting a popsicle headache.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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The veteran lawmaker escaped that fate, winning about 59% of the vote by the time most outlets had called the race in his favor.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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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
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Perhaps even two or three odd happenstances.—
Liza Esquibias,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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During the interview with BBC Radio 2, Jagger explained that the collaboration with Smith came about by happenstance at an industry event.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
1 June 2026
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Reeve said Kayla McBride led the defensive stand that limited Chicago’s chances in the paint.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Much like 1999, when the impending doom of Y2K spooked the masses, fear and anxiety remain noticeable sentiments around technological advancement as the next steps of AI advancement spark concerns around the effect on the economy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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But beyond the doom and gloom, China’s soccer future may no longer depend solely on top-down ambition.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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“Predestination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestination. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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