predestination

noun

Definition of predestinationnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predestination
  1. accident
  2. destiny
  3. hazard
  4. luck
  5. fate
  6. happenstance
  7. chance
  8. doom
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Rather than be daunted by scale or fear of the unknown, determination—destiny, even—prod the poet-philosopher up this craggy citadel to glory.
    — A.D. Amorosi, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Ella Rubin seems to have always known an actor’s life was her destiny.
    — Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of destiny
Noun
  • Its most realistic hazards remain localized hydrothermal explosions, earthquakes, and the remote possibility of a smaller volcanic eruption.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Main hazards include frequent lightning, gusty winds and heavy rainfall.
    — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hazard
Noun
  • That’s the magic of Yatzy, a simple game that’s equal parts luck and strategy and easy enough for anyone to join in.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Real Time audience took that one in stride, giving it a good laugh and applause, but then Maher pushed his luck.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of luck
Noun
  • Cold comfort for Gaza’s two million residents, who remain shut out of the conversation and all but powerless to determine their fate.
    — Andrew Carey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The debut feature of Dutch-Egyptian filmmaker Ashgan El-Hamus, the film follows the fate of Al Amal, a pregnant young woman living with her extended family in the Egyptian village of Al Baraneya.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of fate
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • The month of August offers some respite, a chance to reflect and reset before September kicks things into gear once more.
    — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The rookie didn't get a chance to show off his strikeout celebration, walking three and throwing a wild pitch that set up Mauricio Dubón's sacrifice fly.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of chance
Noun
  • 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
Definition of doom

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“Predestination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predestination. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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