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as in imposed
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the utility company will assess a fee if your payment is late
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as in estimated
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
let's step back and assess the situation
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Recent Examples of assessed
Before heading off to shower and change for the Barranquilla show, Balvin assessed his expectations for his beloved Colombian football team at the World Cup.
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Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
European defense stocks also traded lower as traders assessed events in the Middle East, where both sides trading fire overnight.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The participants’ diet and lifestyle were assessed via questionnaire.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
There are checks that aren’t being processed in a timely fashion, constituents have sued the TTC office after being assessed egregious fines that weren’t justified, and phone wait times are over two hours.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Weighing in at 710 tons, the sculpture was built to circulate 30,000 gallons of water but has been drained since 2024 in order to have its inner workings assessed.
—News Desk, Artforum, 7 May 2026
Individuals will need to be assessed by a doctor for medical treatment, according to the agency.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 May 2026
That visibility spans environmental emissions, worker health protections and chemical residues in finished products, all assessed as interconnected parts of the same manufacturing system rather than isolated compliance checkpoints.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
European defense stocks also traded lower as traders assessed events in the Middle East, where both sides trading fire overnight.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The participants’ diet and lifestyle were assessed via questionnaire.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 8 May 2026
There are checks that aren’t being processed in a timely fashion, constituents have sued the TTC office after being assessed egregious fines that weren’t justified, and phone wait times are over two hours.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Weighing in at 710 tons, the sculpture was built to circulate 30,000 gallons of water but has been drained since 2024 in order to have its inner workings assessed.
—News Desk, Artforum, 7 May 2026
Individuals will need to be assessed by a doctor for medical treatment, according to the agency.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 7 May 2026
That visibility spans environmental emissions, worker health protections and chemical residues in finished products, all assessed as interconnected parts of the same manufacturing system rather than isolated compliance checkpoints.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
For example, an endocrinologist (who manages thyroid health) may pull in an ophthalmologist (who treats eye conditions), or vice versa, to ensure the whole patient is assessed based on their individual needs.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessed
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Michael Loria Friday marked the 70th day of an internet blackout being imposed by the regime in Iran on the country’s citizens, according to NetBlocks, an internet access watchdog.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The trial court imposed a total effective sentence of 20 years in prison, suspended after 15 years, and 15 years of probation, the Supreme Court ruling says.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Dulgeroff estimated that closing the La Jolla Rec Center would result in a budget reduction of $231,975.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Sources claim the vessel is simply too large for the billionaire to manage, with operating costs estimated at around $30 million per year.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
13 May 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov spent so much time in the Avalanche crease Saturday, Bednar could’ve charged him rent.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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As of 2024, Port Laredo accounted for 62% of the state’s land port trade, valued at nearly $340 billion, according to data collected by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The result is a standardized way of comparing chocolate, allowing cacao to be priced and valued according to its quality.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
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But since the Supreme Court ruling, the administration has levied a 10% tariff while investigating trade imbalances and national security issues, aiming to put in new tariffs to make up for lost revenues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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Toward the end of his administration, President Joe Biden levied a 100 percent tariff on Chinese EVs.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
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The victims were evaluated by fire crews before being taken to an area hospital.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
8 May 2026
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The decision carries technical requirements and should be evaluated with qualified professionals.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The Jazz — one of the teams recently fined by the league for tanking during the regular season — still managed to get a decent outcome after the NBA tried to police the tanking process.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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In 2019 Leeds United were fined £200,000 after a member of Marcelo Bielsa’s backroom staff had been found spying on their next league opponents Derby County.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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“Assessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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