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preordained

ADJECTIVE
fated
Synonyms
STRONG
destined doomed foreordained impending predestined predetermined prejudged
WEAK
decided by fate imminent in the stars inescapable inevitable unavoidable
ADJECTIVE
predetermined
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fixed prearranged
STRONG
agreed arranged calculated deliberate destined determined doomed fated foreordained planned predestined premeditated proposed set settled
WEAK
cut and dried foredestined forethought precogitated preplanned set up
Antonyms
STRONG
flexible
WEAK
unarranged undetermined unplanned unsettled

Example Sentences

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There is no natural or preordained alliance between these groups, and at crucial moments their interests and agendas may differ.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Suryavanshi doesn't just look promising - he looks preordained for India colours.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

People come into their careers with a preordained notion of what work they’re going to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Though Cruise loves making movies, he doesn’t enjoy being their preordained salvation.

From Salon • May 24, 2025

With Congress clamoring for approval, Truman’s decision seemed preordained.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

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