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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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But under martial law that was imposed after Russia’s full-scale invasion, presidential, parliamentary, and local elections are banned.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
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But virtually all of Ukraine's regions now routinely face rolling blackouts, imposed to help protect the country's grid while repairs are carried out, leaving millions with only hours of power.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
10 Dec. 2025
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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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Avoid any water that may be charged with electricity and do not attempt to walk through floodwaters.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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On July 17 — three days after police discovered their bodies — 22-year-old Raymond Boodarian was charged with their killings.—
Sean Mandell,
People.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Now Einbinder's focus has shifted from seeking validation for herself to uplifting and supporting fellow artists to ensure they feel seen and valued.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Musk has ranked as the world’s richest person since May 2024, and his fortune is valued at $788 billion as of Wednesday.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The two guardsmen were allegedly shot by Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who pleaded not guilty to multiple charges levied against him, including first-degree murder, earlier this week.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Dec. 2025
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Credit card processing fees are levied both on the price of the goods or services and any taxes or tips added to the bill.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Westminster Fire Department Three firefighters were also medically evaluated at the scene due to smoke inhalation.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2025
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The inaugural test centers on a vanadium flow battery developed by Invinity Energy Systems, which will be evaluated on its ability to support the stability of the US power grid.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Dec. 2025
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If someone enters illegally or with violence, they are fined, imprisoned and banned from entry.—
Robert McGreevy,
FOXNews.com,
11 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 17 Jun. 2026.
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