appraising

Definition of appraisingnext
present participle of appraise

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of appraising The Tarrant Appraisal District also made the switch in 2024 to appraising properties every two years instead of annually. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026 Harry’s growing suspicion that the young couple is in danger fuels a twisty narrative that keeps both him and the audience guessing and appraising their relationship with technology. David Faris, TheWeek, 27 July 2026 Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze. Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026 Indeed, a critical eye is especially important when appraising any deal announced. Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 May 2026 In the priority 3 group are items like examining the moon's limb and terminator, appraising the celestial body's volcanic history, and making observations of Earth from deep space. Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026 That abundance and ripeness are apparent to us when appraising the wine, which has delicate aromas of cherry, pomegranate, cotton candy, and rose petal. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2026 Musiel reports appraising more than 500 new construction projects annually for builders and general contractors throughout Texas. Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026 Jody Allen, as her brother’s executor and trustee, has a legal obligation to sell the team for as much money as possible, which requires careful timing and good business judgment when appraising the asset’s fair market value. Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraising
Verb
  • Chores are delegated, valuing time over cost, even for non-work activities.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Fernandez’s future is still uncertain at the club, with Chelsea leaving him off the ‘not for sale’ list this summer and valuing the 25-year-old at £120million ($161m).
    Simon Johnson, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Rather than assessing individual process decisions separately, the new system is intended to examine multiple design options and weigh competing factors together.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Investors and startup CEOs are keenly studying the variations in how much an African tech startup can hope to raise as a signal for assessing the ecosystem’s health.
    Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • At the same time, Alphabet raised its full-year capital expenditure forecast, estimating that full-year capex will reach between $195 billion and $205 billion.
    , CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Spain's interior ministry released its own figures shortly after Vivas spoke Friday, estimating that some 50,000 people had crossed from Morocco since Thursday.
    Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Here are the places the pros shop for vintage fabric, along with their expert tips for evaluating condition, authenticity, and value.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • To help narrow the search, our editors and contributors share their most beloved baby blankets that have been tried and tested, evaluating everything from softness and durability to washability and heirloom appeal.
    Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Appraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraising. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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