as in fated
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as in doomed
to determine the fate of in advance
his extreme height seemed to destine him for a career in basketball
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Recent Examples of destined
Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
But my favourite writer was destined to become a movie star.
—hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
You are not destined to be busy, busy, busy with no end in sight.
—John Kormanik, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Without this foundation, personalization, engagement and conversion efforts are destined to fall flat.
—Patrick Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The 24-year-old Brazilian featherweight faces Francis Marshall in a fight destined to elevate the winner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Main Event Speculation The MMA Orbit X account has speculated that UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira might be destined to headline the card.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Santa Fe looks better, rides better, and seems destined to sell better.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
Like it or not, people are destined to be bundled up with habits.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Olympics had seemed almost destined for Wedding.
—Jesse Hyde, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
But my favourite writer was destined to become a movie star.
—hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
You are not destined to be busy, busy, busy with no end in sight.
—John Kormanik, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Without this foundation, personalization, engagement and conversion efforts are destined to fall flat.
—Patrick Reynolds, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The 24-year-old Brazilian featherweight faces Francis Marshall in a fight destined to elevate the winner.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Main Event Speculation The MMA Orbit X account has speculated that UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira might be destined to headline the card.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
The Santa Fe looks better, rides better, and seems destined to sell better.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
Like it or not, people are destined to be bundled up with habits.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for destined
Verb
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By design, these committees are doomed to fail.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
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Bieber lost for the year The Guardians’ season felt doomed even before their home opener when ace Shane Bieber was lost for the year to Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.—
Jason Lloyd,
The Athletic,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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In some cases, patients benefit from receiving thrombolytic (clot-dissolving) medication, but that decision depends a careful assessment of several clinical factors and a discussion between the physician and patient regarding possible benefits and risks.—
Arthur L. Kellermann,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Lift one leg to the side, trying to keep your body as still as possible.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That's why Russell thinks the tariffs are likely to be reduced, postponed or scrapped.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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Coffee drinkers are likely to see even steeper prices over the next three or four months, with Andrea Illy, chairman of Italian roaster and global retailer Illycaffè, recently predicting that bean prices could climb 25% this year.—
Kate Gibson,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Rockies probable pitchers: RHP Gabriel Hughes, RHP Diego Castillo, RHP Angel Chivilli, LHP Jefry Yan, LHP Evan Justice, RHP Zach Agnos, RHP Tommy Doyle. Want more Rockies news?—
Patrick Saunders,
The Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2025
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Herro is listed as probable with right shoulder soreness.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Destined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destined. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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