appraising

Definition of appraisingnext
present participle of appraise

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of appraising 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraising
Verb
  • Nurturing Corporate Taste and valuing employees are key to maintaining this unique advantage.
    Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The incident cost the state roughly $4,750, with investigators valuing the dead fish at $1,470.
    Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Second, reinvest in competitiveness by upgrading tools and continuously assessing market advantage.
    Micah Logan, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • In recent years, these markets have often proved uncannily accurate, and challenged more traditional metrics for assessing public sentiment such as polls.
    Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Critics frequently cite a Congressional Budget Office analysis estimating that broad Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medicines would increase federal deficits by about $35 billion from 2026 through 2034.
    Sally Pipes, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The work also comes with an understanding of the science and data of the existing student population, Hughes said, and estimating how to build that up.
    Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Verb
  • Too Valuable To Ignore A buyer evaluating your business is asking whether your company is too valuable to walk away from.
    Jason Sisneros, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Companies are now evaluating whether the technology can handle larger structural hardware that traditionally requires extensive forging, machining, and finishing operations.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Appraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraising. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on appraising

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster