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
  • RedBird Capital Partners has completed its deal to become the lead investor in the digital media company Puck, valuing the enterprise at $250 million.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Tiny anticipates a hefty return on its investment, valuing the platform at around $300 million.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Consequently, assessing its capabilities requires assessing the actions and motivations of its human developers and users.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The tests were also pretty harsh when assessing my flexibility.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Russia has effectively started a fresh wave of military mobilization, estimating that there are currently more than 8,000 North Korean troops on Russian territory.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The sales veteran said estimating a value of a film, country by country, came down to a mixture of experience and expertise.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Again, the questions that the committee wants answers to, evaluating different schedules and conferences, are all valuable and important debates.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to evaluating the national competitive landscape for varsity equestrian, the study had a section on Title IX compliance.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Appraising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraising. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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