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  • past participle of fate.
  • past tense form of fate.
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fated

[fey-tid] / ˈfeɪ tɪd /


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Not everyone is fated to save the world with their prophecy-fulfilling twin.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

But he was fated to spend more than two-thirds of his career in opposition, and only briefly achieved cabinet rank.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

Mr. Goodspeed presents a compelling argument that recessions are not fated, and that they are becoming shorter and less frequent.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

If you lack investment discipline and don’t have a plan to handle your winners and losers, you are likely fated to lose more than you should—and to earn less than you could.

From Barron's Apr. 29, 2026

“Well, Gilly’s a fine name,” said Mr. Evans, which confirmed to Gilly that at school, too, she was fated to be surrounded by fools.

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson




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