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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
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.
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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 is separate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which assesses extinction risk over time.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 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
The committee, chaired by the secretary of the treasury, assesses potential national security risks of foreign direct investment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Iranian weapons remain Israel assesses that Iran still has more than 1,000 missiles capable of reaching it, while Hezbollah’s arsenal in Lebanon includes as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets, according to military briefings cited by Israeli media this weekend.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Part of the suit test assesses the crew's ability to rapidly don and pressurize their suits, pressurize them and get strapped into their seats.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
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 is separate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which assesses extinction risk over time.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 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
The committee, chaired by the secretary of the treasury, assesses potential national security risks of foreign direct investment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Iranian weapons remain Israel assesses that Iran still has more than 1,000 missiles capable of reaching it, while Hezbollah’s arsenal in Lebanon includes as many as 10,000 shorter-range rockets, according to military briefings cited by Israeli media this weekend.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Part of the suit test assesses the crew's ability to rapidly don and pressurize their suits, pressurize them and get strapped into their seats.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assesses
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Almost every state imposes sales tax, except for Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon, which instead allows cities to charge a local sales tax.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Plaintiffs' lawyers say the latest policy also imposes unprecedented rules dictating when reporters can offer anonymity to sources.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the acquisition costs, the report estimates spending another $21 billion in capital investment over the space of three decades to maintain the assets for transmission and distribution of the utility system.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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With a battery capacity of 2,016 Wh, Bluetti estimates this can run a standard 2-kWH, 18-22-cu-ft (510-623-L) fridge for about 22 hours on a full charge.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2026
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In a Wednesday statement, a BP spokesman said the refinery values its employees and respects their rights to assemble.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Known for its walkable neighborhoods, fiercely independent food culture and more than 500 food carts spread across the city, Portland rewards the kind of eater who values authenticity over flash and community over chains.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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Calloway said that outcome aligns with how the organization evaluates success.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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After 14 spring practices, players will make a final push to impress before the offseason as the new staff evaluates a roster featuring 50 newcomers and 64 returners.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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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 23 Apr. 2026.
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