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
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.
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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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraising
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The Hornets boast 11 first-round picks along with 14 second-rounders over the next seven years, valuing even marginal improvements such as pick swaps or extra second-round selections.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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And according to data from Opendoor, the preference for subdued shades extends to the front door as well, with 44% of homeowners valuing white, gray, gray-blue, and gray-green at an entrance.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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First, the team is still on the bottom floor of its rebuild and still assessing its talent level.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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In a 2025 study assessing how Belgian politicians viewed generational smoking bans, researchers heard similar arguments.—
Marie Helweg-Larsen,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2026
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Boerboels are known for having one of the strongest bite forces in the canine world, with tests estimating their bite pressure at roughly 500 to 800 PSI (pounds per square inch).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Visual effects and postproduction work are seen as most vulnerable to the technology, with one study in early 2024 of nearly 300 leaders across the industry estimating that more than 200,000 positions will be eliminated over the next three years.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Federal officials on Thursday extended the public comment period for a study evaluating whether portions of the Los Angeles coastline, including popular beaches in Santa Monica and Venice, could be designated as part of the National Park System.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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But a report published on Wednesday evaluating how effective film subsidies are at creating local employment said that only 30 percent of the $100 million Oklahoma sees in production spend each year goes to in-state workers in the form of wages.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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