that is to be

ADJECTIVE

destined

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 will be to come unavoidable way the ball bounces

Antonyms

STRONG

distant remote unsettled

WEAK

avoidable unscheduled

Example Sentences

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“What a stupid question that is to be asking at this time,” he said, when asked about reports that Russia was helping Iran target and attack Americans there.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

Facing challenges from China and the United States, Brussels and New Delhi have sought closer ties, producing a pact that is to be unveiled in the Indian capital on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

As for the courts, they do show signs of wear and tear after a week of action, but that is to be expected.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

You want your professional life to arrange itself according to your preferences, but the only way to achieve that is to be self-employed.

From New York Times • May 11, 2024

Some skeletons of the Yayoi period were still Jomon-like in appearance, but that is to be expected by almost any theory of the Jomon/Yayoi transition.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

that is to be

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