predestinations

noun

plural of predestination
as in hazards
the belief that everything that will happen has already been predetermined and cannot be changed

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  1. hazards
  2. accidents
  3. luck
  4. chances
  5. casualties
  6. haps
  7. portions
  8. circumstances
Noun
  • During the flight, the pilot reported icing, which is one of the biggest weather hazards in aviation.
    — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The promising development is that its ability to detect hazards and respond to them is improving.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of hazards
Noun
  • The Associated Press reported that Spain’s National Police had opened an investigation into the incident, as deaths from non-natural causes — even accidents — are subject to investigations in the country.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Under Spanish law, deaths from non-natural causes, including accidents, are subject to judicial investigation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of accidents
Noun
  • The prince didn’t have any luck in blocking Kelce, which comes as little surprise given the Chiefs star knows how to avoid defensive players.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Halloween fireballs Our last pick is going to take a great deal of patience, and a good amount of luck!
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of luck
Noun
  • Its presence in the environment increases the chances that people will be exposed, and potentially catch it, officials have said.
    — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The plot’s exposure damaged Democrat Mary Peltola, knocking her off-message, and now threatens her party’s chances of winning control of the Senate.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of chances
Noun
  • India’s ministry said the operation ended without casualties or injuries.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Another strike in Gaza City killed three people, including a 4-year-old boy, and seriously wounded a woman, according to Shifa Hospital, which received the casualties.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of casualties
Noun
  • Check out his latest artwork, photos and adventures from the past, and current haps on his website Cory Richards Dot Com.
    — Outside Online, Outside Online, 3 Dec. 2025
Definition of haps
Noun
  • Hell Week is widely considered one of the most physically and mentally demanding portions of the initial training, which lasts roughly six months.
    — James LaPorta, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Democratic candidates also outperformed their Republican opponents in Cabarrus County portions of House District 83 and Senate District 35, although Republicans won both districts overall with votes from neighboring counties.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of portions
Noun
  • The Board will take the time necessary to thoughtfully evaluate the circumstances before taking any appropriate next steps regarding district leadership as the facts become clearer.
    — Jack Lowenstein, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • After reading the script, those partners connected with the characters’ circumstances and joined the project.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of circumstances
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