1
as in to destine
to determine the fate of in advance
he is stoic in the face of adversity, bolstered by his faith that everything in life has been ordained by a higher power
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2
as in to order
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority
a new bill that would ordain the funding of public schools through state lottery revenues
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as in to enact
to put into effect through legislative or authoritative action
the founders of the African republic ordained a form of government that was closely modeled on that of the United States
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Recent Examples of ordain
But highly damaged Mark, whose upbringing was evidently a nightmare of abuse, has found salvation, or at least escape: He’s ordained himself a servant of the Lord, holding improvisational services in the prison chapel to a paltry flock.
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 June 2025
Pope Leo was ordained in 1981 and is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 14 June 2025
It is not ordained that a currency and a nation will hold its place at the center of commerce.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Leo was ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Dennis Harvey, Variety, 20 June 2025
Pope Leo was ordained in 1981 and is a member of the Order of Saint Augustine.
—Mark Guarino, ABC News, 14 June 2025
It is not ordained that a currency and a nation will hold its place at the center of commerce.
—Terry Savage, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
Leo was ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordain
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And, naturally, all of that means its hotels are destined to be intimate and comfy, too.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The company now makes about 1,000 flags per day, with many destined for military funerals, government buildings and patriotic front porches nationwide.—
Olivianna Calmes,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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For a low-calorie, sugar-free option, order a Caffè Misto with 2% milk or a non-dairy milk, like coconut or almond milk.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
15 July 2025
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Fans can order custom looks — and tiny accessories to match — at their local David's Bridal store by making an appointment with the alterations team, according to a press release.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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In part, Merriman says, because of Beijing enacting tougher environmental regulations at home in 2015, regulations that pushed Chinese firms to set up shop with local partners next door.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Meanwhile, deep tax cuts enacted in 2023 with subsequent cuts each year have had a limited impact on growth, O’Leary said, while reducing state revenue.—
Scott Cohn,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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This, in turn, makes the races – which players are doomed to watch without being able to influence what's happening – all the more thrilling.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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History has proven time and again, such initiatives are doomed to fail and a colossal waste of money.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
17 July 2025
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Personnel requested ground and air ambulances, and began performing life-saving measures.—
Theresa Clift
July 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 July 2025
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In July 2022, Citizens’ Board of Governors approved allowing the company to modify its policies with a rider that gave Citizens or its policyholders the right to request arbitration by DOAH.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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The good news: Robinson is passing along her antique collection, storefront and mission.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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The truck was rear-ended by a Dodge pickup, which subsequently spun and was struck by a passing box truck, according to DPS spokesperson Raul Garcia Jr. The five injured were taken to a hospital, which included the driver of the pickup truck who suffered serious injuries, Garcia said.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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“Ordain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordain. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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