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destined

[des-tind] / ˈdɛs tɪnd /
ADJECTIVE
bound for, fated in near future
Synonyms
STRONGEST
coming designed doomed intended
STRONG
brewing closed compelled condemned directed foreordained impending looming meant menacing near ordained overhanging predestined predetermined sealed settled stated threatening
WEAK
at hand certain compulsory forthcoming hanging over in prospect in store in the cards in the wind ineluctable inescapable inevitable inexorable instant predesigned que sera sera that is to be that will be to come unavoidable way the ball bounces
Antonyms
STRONG
distant remote unsettled
WEAK
avoidable unscheduled
ADJECTIVE
en route, on the road to
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appropriated booked
STRONG
appointed assigned chosen consigned delegated designated determined directed entrained heading prepared routed scheduled specified
WEAK
bent upon bound for ordered to
Antonyms
WEAK
avoidable unscheduled

Example Sentences

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Leigh McDaniel always knew she was destined to become a witch.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

This oil-and-water mix seems destined to generate stalemate, or nothing more than platitudes.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

It has elements of a classic tragedy, where characters’ lives are destined to intersect badly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

When the current season began in October, it looked like the Sabres were destined to spend another spring watching the playoffs from their couches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Beefy is incredibly powerful for a baby. Maybe even destined for the Guard,” said the Gran.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

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