as in to doom
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 destine
Now, it’s being sold to the highest bidder, with a pre-auction estimate of up to $4 million, hopefully destined for not another museum but the open road.
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Kennedy has reportedly asked health officials to compile data linking COVID vaccines to poor pregnancy outcomes—a measure that seems destined to provoke even greater anxiety.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Ruching on the sleeves and a darling keyhole neckline are thoughtful touches that’ll help this top stand out from others in your collection, and the deep colors and whimsical pattern are practically destined for your fall wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
But what's allowed at the country club are formal, plated entrees destined to impress Jeremiah's father's business guests.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
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Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Kennedy has reportedly asked health officials to compile data linking COVID vaccines to poor pregnancy outcomes—a measure that seems destined to provoke even greater anxiety.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Sep. 2025
Ruching on the sleeves and a darling keyhole neckline are thoughtful touches that’ll help this top stand out from others in your collection, and the deep colors and whimsical pattern are practically destined for your fall wardrobe.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
But what's allowed at the country club are formal, plated entrees destined to impress Jeremiah's father's business guests.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destine
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If you’re doomed to go 4-8 again, give the locals something to cling to while they’re stuck riding over the bumps.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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The combination of strange comments, a clear lack of education and experience, and a disturbing personal history with mental health struggles and domestic problems doomed his campaign.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 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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Unfortunately, we are fated to see two versions of the same events every time.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Even still, the property preserves its tropical, midcentury modern inspiration in a way that feels fated never to go out of style.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Destine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destine. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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