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
The supply is capped at twenty-one million coins, with issuance predetermined by code.
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And while one more game was still to play in the Super Bowl, the beating of the 49ers on their home turf shines brighter when the ensuing 52-17 result against the Buffalo Bills was all but predetermined.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
But critics of the 4-4-2-2-1 plan, with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leading the charge, believe predetermined CFP bids would undercut the legitimacy of the regular season.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the format, think of it as a sports drama where the physical performances are very real, even if the outcomes are predetermined.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2025
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Becca Bratcher, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
And while one more game was still to play in the Super Bowl, the beating of the 49ers on their home turf shines brighter when the ensuing 52-17 result against the Buffalo Bills was all but predetermined.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2025
But critics of the 4-4-2-2-1 plan, with Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark leading the charge, believe predetermined CFP bids would undercut the legitimacy of the regular season.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 15 Aug. 2025
For those unfamiliar with the format, think of it as a sports drama where the physical performances are very real, even if the outcomes are predetermined.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 8 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for predetermine
Recent Examples of Synonyms for predetermine
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The country is also the leading global exporter of tractor trucks, 95% of which are destined for the United States.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Pope, Vince Panero and Ashley Hollis — destined for the Final 3?—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Qualified people who could be priests except for archaic laws that no longer serve us continue to wait to be invited into the ranks of those who have been ordained.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The move also contrasts with Pope Francis, who said no to moving into the papal apartments when he was ordained in 2013, choosing instead a Vatican guesthouse.—
Greg Wehner , Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Rebels could be brutal, even with all the discretion shots in the world, and it should be applauded for its dedication to showing a galaxy far, far away that feels doomed to remain fallen.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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Following a Keller field goal, the Chargers were on the march again, but a fumble at the Keller eight yard line doomed the drive.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Predetermine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/predetermine. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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