as in valuing
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
take a moment to appraise the current situation
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Recent Examples of appraising
Musiel reports appraising more than 500 new construction projects annually for builders and general contractors throughout Texas.
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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
Now, imagine what happens to the nervous system of an Olympic skater or skier trying to land on the edge of a blade or stay upright on two thin planks, with one chance every four years to win gold medals, in front of more than 25 million sets of appraising eyes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
The assessor's office is responsible for appraising every piece of real estate in Cook County to determine its fair value, which in turn helps determine its share of the county's overall tax burden.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
But the midfielder is also brutally honest in appraising himself.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Cruz stood at the intersection of Fifth Street and 112th Avenue, appraising her former neighborhood.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Chen stands in front like a fisherman appraising the day’s catch – sorting, slicing, saucing, blowtorching, otherwise preparing for the two-and-a-half-hour omakase journey ahead.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Your car’s make, model, mileage and age are key factors in appraising its value.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
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
Now, imagine what happens to the nervous system of an Olympic skater or skier trying to land on the edge of a blade or stay upright on two thin planks, with one chance every four years to win gold medals, in front of more than 25 million sets of appraising eyes.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 21 Feb. 2026
The assessor's office is responsible for appraising every piece of real estate in Cook County to determine its fair value, which in turn helps determine its share of the county's overall tax burden.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
But the midfielder is also brutally honest in appraising himself.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Cruz stood at the intersection of Fifth Street and 112th Avenue, appraising her former neighborhood.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Chen stands in front like a fisherman appraising the day’s catch – sorting, slicing, saucing, blowtorching, otherwise preparing for the two-and-a-half-hour omakase journey ahead.
—John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
Your car’s make, model, mileage and age are key factors in appraising its value.
—David McMillin, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraising
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At a $750,000 price point, buyers are looking for the ultimate drop top GT car, valuing style and exclusivity with ultra high GT performance.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Amazon built its hiring process around its core Leadership Principles, with interviewers trained to probe for red flags, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been outspoken about valuing street smarts and intellectual curiosity over pedigree alone.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mecklenburg County commissioners are assessing whether to proceed with building three more community resource centers, with some saying the money can be better spent elsewhere.—
Mary Ramsey
April 6,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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Major European economies also are assessing how to cushion any impact to other vulnerable shipping routes such as the Red Sea and the South China Sea.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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The federal bill introduced large cuts to the nation’s Medicaid and food assistance programs, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating 10 million people will lose their health insurance by 2034.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Inability to stay on GLP-1s is a longstanding issue due to factors such as difficulty accessing the drugs and gastrointestinal side effects, with one 2025 study estimating that around 65% of patients with obesity stop treatment within a year.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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The order directs federal agencies to bolster the effectiveness of key rules on transferring, eligibility and pay-for-play by evaluating whether violations of such rules render a university unfit for federal grants and contracts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Buchanan has since been buying green coffee, roasting, and cupping — aka tasting and evaluating each cup for quality.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Appraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraising. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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