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 Observers may question the point of holding elections where no meaningful opposition is allowed and the result appears largely predetermined. — Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026 In July, CalMatters reported that the measure was written in a way that likely predetermines the single institute that will receive half the funds. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The states cite administration statements as evidence that the Section 301 outcome was predetermined. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 Democracies do not function well when large numbers of citizens believe outcomes are predetermined, rules are selectively applied, or political insiders decide which questions reach the ballot. — Robert Cordy, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for predetermine

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Miami could also move Kadyn Proctor to right tackle, the position most think Miami’s 2026 first-round pick is destined to play once Jackson moves on.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026
These results don’t mean women with ADHD are destined to die earlier.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of destine

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The organization has taken recent steps to refocus its efforts on attracting younger women to the priesthood, said Burke, who was ordained in 2017.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
He was ordained in 2018 after studies at the University of Dallas and Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026