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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
Opening avenues for obesity treatment The researchers also assessed the consequences of impaired POMC processing.
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Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Risk is assessed in retrospect rather than in real time.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Next, the participants assessed their anxiety and well-being.
—Daryl Van Tongeren, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The last audit the city conducted on homeless services assessed the city’s motel program.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The jury of 19 virtual judges assessed entries on quality of content, format, design, creativity and originality and were impressed by the innovative work submitted by the Anaheim Public Library.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The exact amount of the total evacuation payment is still being assessed because the operation is still underway.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
By the end of the quarter, Robinson had been assessed a Flagrant 1 for a forearm to Wembanyama’s neck, Wembanyama had converted two free throws and the Spurs led, 41-22.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Caldwell was assessed by deputies, who put water on his neck.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Risk is assessed in retrospect rather than in real time.
—Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Next, the participants assessed their anxiety and well-being.
—Daryl Van Tongeren, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The last audit the city conducted on homeless services assessed the city’s motel program.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The jury of 19 virtual judges assessed entries on quality of content, format, design, creativity and originality and were impressed by the innovative work submitted by the Anaheim Public Library.
—Sharon Hlapcich, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The exact amount of the total evacuation payment is still being assessed because the operation is still underway.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
By the end of the quarter, Robinson had been assessed a Flagrant 1 for a forearm to Wembanyama’s neck, Wembanyama had converted two free throws and the Spurs led, 41-22.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
Caldwell was assessed by deputies, who put water on his neck.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 29, Kansas City Star, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessed
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Under the shadow of a supreme leader who dictates key decisions, and cunning politicians maneuvering for power, the Iranian presidency has over the past two years been reduced to little more than administering the edicts imposed from above.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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Additional time was imposed consecutively for the other convictions.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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At the time of my visit, there was one guest room building that had not yet opened, estimated to be completed in October.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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It’s estimated that there may have been as many as 10 million elk in North America at the time of European settlement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Samad Taylor was called up on June 3 and charged with putting a charge in the Padres.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 June 2026
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That same week, a 17-year-old was charged with assault, reckless endangerment, and handgun violations after injuring his 14-year-old relative in a shooting.—
CBS Baltimore Staff,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The deal was reportedly valued at over $1 billion and involved a mix of cash and stock.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Investigation traced equipment to officer's home According to the criminal complaint, the journalist suffered an injury while working at the protest and dropped a camera bag containing cameras and other equipment valued at roughly $10,000.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The most serious charge in the indictment, witness intimidation, was levied against Hakim and Feyock.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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The local policy – a one-time real estate transfer tax levied upon the sale of properties valued at $2 million or more – was approved by San Jose voters in 2020 with just over 53% of the vote.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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The Fort Worth Fire Department evaluated the boy as a precaution and determined the child was safe.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Twenty-one people were treated and evaluated at the scene, and ambulances took four people to hospitals with minor symptoms.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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Bill Waxman Simi Valley Blake Treinen should be fined for not wearing the pride hat like the rest of the team.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Love was also fined $10,000, according to Tarrant County court records.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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“Assessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessed. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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