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as in imposes
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 estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
let's step back and assess the situation
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Recent Examples of assesses
The new family engagement proposal would involve an expansion of a CMS program that assesses the needs of eight individual schools and works with community partners to meet needs.
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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
That’s how perennial All-Star José Ramírez assesses his 1-for-17 showing against journeyman reliever Taylor Rogers.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 May 2026
First, State Farm assesses claims for wind and hail damage using definitions and exclusions that do not appear in customers' policies, say plaintiffs' lawyers and Drummond, the Oklahoma attorney general.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Sue Halpern assesses the current threat of digital warfare and how the Administration may have weakened American defenses.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Before applying to be a special agent, Canvasser was a civilian employee assigned to the Office of Strategic Information and Intelligence, which monitors and assesses threats to the president and others under Secret Service protection.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.
—Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The List Keeps Evolving The Lost Birds List is separate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which assesses extinction risk over time.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
That’s how perennial All-Star José Ramírez assesses his 1-for-17 showing against journeyman reliever Taylor Rogers.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 4 May 2026
First, State Farm assesses claims for wind and hail damage using definitions and exclusions that do not appear in customers' policies, say plaintiffs' lawyers and Drummond, the Oklahoma attorney general.
—Michael Copley, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
Sue Halpern assesses the current threat of digital warfare and how the Administration may have weakened American defenses.
—Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Before applying to be a special agent, Canvasser was a civilian employee assigned to the Office of Strategic Information and Intelligence, which monitors and assesses threats to the president and others under Secret Service protection.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.
—Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The List Keeps Evolving The Lost Birds List is separate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which assesses extinction risk over time.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assesses
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The Red Flag Day declaration imposes street-parking restrictions in select areas to ensure access for first responders if a fire should erupt.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Iran controls which ships are allowed to pass and, for at least some vessels, imposes a tax on their cargo.—
Adam Schreck,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The company estimates that severance and other restructuring will cost between $140 million and $150 million for 2026.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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However, the opening bid is set at $1 million, and the auction house estimates that the historic gold nugget will realize between $3 million and $7 million, not including the buyer’s premium.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Georgia greatly values stability.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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But a patient pugilist values the muffled thud of shots to the resolve.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
Verb
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The company evaluates Prime Day timing annually and felt that moving the event earlier in the summer was the best fit for customers this year, an Amazon spokesperson told CNBC Select.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Leapfrog evaluates hospital safety based on the prevention of medical errors, illnesses, injuries and infections.—
Eva Flowe
Updated May 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The pastor appraises the image.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The appraisal district appraises the market value of residential, commercial and industrial property for tax purposes.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Assesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assesses. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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