Thesaurus results for PREDETERMINE

predetermine

verb

ˌprē-di-ˈtər-mən

Definition of predetermine

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 path for Andersson isn’t predetermined; there is a range of outcomes for how his next deal could age. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 11 June 2026 The comparison calls him back to his stable, structured past—a life as smoothly predetermined as a train gliding from station to station. — Jacob Brogan, The Atlantic, 11 June 2026 In a tent along Oak Street, predetermined, non-color designs can be selected and tattooed by local artists. — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026 The press headlines last week were naturally driven by the trophy pictures, the outcomes for which were largely predetermined by guarantees coming from a relatively small number of individuals in the market. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for predetermine

Recent Examples of Synonyms for predetermine

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Over the coming months, avionics, scientific instruments and thermal insulation will gradually transform the frame into the flying science laboratory destined for the outer solar system.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Florian Maurice, the former Rennes technical director, is telling a story about Jeremy Jacquet and how the Frenchman was destined for the top.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of destine

Verb

So what if the credulous smallfolk now believe that the Usurper’s rule is ordained by the Gods?

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The program was slowly implemented, and the first native African ministers ordained in Kenya, Ishmael Semler and William Jones, were ordained in 1885.

— Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ordain

Verb

The mission to save NASA's sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Fighting valiantly but doomed by a lack of supplies, soldiers surrendered the fort on this day in 1864, bringing the Battle of Mobile Bay to its end.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026