as in to destine
to determine the fate of in advance
religious sects that believe that an individual's salvation has been predetermined by God
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Recent Examples of predetermine
That predetermined fat level is governed by genetics, physiology and environmental factors.
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Kim Pfotenhauer, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Craig Atkinson, the firm’s director in charge of the project, said that history informs but does not predetermine their approach.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
According to Le Figaro, at an unrelated hearing, a judge who served on Ted Maher's case had claimed Ted's sentence had been predetermined before the trial even began.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Who needs input when the outcome is predetermined?
—Jon Harris Maurer, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
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Kim Pfotenhauer, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
Craig Atkinson, the firm’s director in charge of the project, said that history informs but does not predetermine their approach.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
According to Le Figaro, at an unrelated hearing, a judge who served on Ted Maher's case had claimed Ted's sentence had been predetermined before the trial even began.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 17 May 2026
Who needs input when the outcome is predetermined?
—Jon Harris Maurer, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for predetermine
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Obsession is the wildest story out of Hollywood in some time, destined to make at least 100x its paltry budget, its director, Curry Barker, being offered $10 million for his next, unpitched film, and its star, Inde Navarrette, garnering serious awards buzz for her unhinged role in the film.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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With two performer parents, the girls are practically destined for the arts.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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While the country's Orthodox religious authorities still refuse to officially ordain women as rabbis, this opportunity could open doors to other leadership roles.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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According to his biography on the New York archdiocese website, Dolan was ordained into the priesthood by the Archdiocese of Saint Louis on June 19, 1976.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Either way, Clark’s decision to deny reality and embrace his monster is what dooms him.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Trump risks repeating the same mistake that doomed former President Joe Biden’s administration, ignoring the anger over rising grocery and gas prices, ahead of the midterm elections, said one Republican.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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“Predetermine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predetermine. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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