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as in imposing
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 estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
let's step back and assess the situation
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Recent Examples of assessing
Peskov replied that the Kremlin was assessing whether preparations for nuclear tests were necessary rather than actually beginning them, Tass reported.
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Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The plan will include assessing current facilities, analyzing future needs and presenting a detailed budget for future projects.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Waymo has already mapped out portions of San Diego roads and highways and Nalavade said as early as next week, passersby may see a fleet of all-electric Zeekr RT minivans on area streets, further testing and assessing Waymo software.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
D’Amato says the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes resources to pantries across Massachusetts, is continuously assessing its stockpiles and the needs of its partners amid this fraught time.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
There was no estimated time of restoration provided, as crews were assessing the condition of the affected infrastructure.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Elite politics has become so opaque under his rule that pundits look for any clue for China’s direction – from parsing Xi’s words for their real meaning to assessing the color of his hair.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
One concrete example Beukema gave me was around assessing wildfire risk.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
My starting point when assessing allegations of huge conspiracies is that secrets become exponentially harder to keep for every extra person who knows about them.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The plan will include assessing current facilities, analyzing future needs and presenting a detailed budget for future projects.
—Jim Drummond, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
Waymo has already mapped out portions of San Diego roads and highways and Nalavade said as early as next week, passersby may see a fleet of all-electric Zeekr RT minivans on area streets, further testing and assessing Waymo software.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
D’Amato says the Greater Boston Food Bank, which distributes resources to pantries across Massachusetts, is continuously assessing its stockpiles and the needs of its partners amid this fraught time.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
There was no estimated time of restoration provided, as crews were assessing the condition of the affected infrastructure.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Nov. 2025
Elite politics has become so opaque under his rule that pundits look for any clue for China’s direction – from parsing Xi’s words for their real meaning to assessing the color of his hair.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
One concrete example Beukema gave me was around assessing wildfire risk.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
My starting point when assessing allegations of huge conspiracies is that secrets become exponentially harder to keep for every extra person who knows about them.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessing
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For those who prefer not to walk for hours under the imposing Brazilian sun, renting a car may prove to be the most comfortable method of touring the city.—
Greyson Ferguson,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the tariffs spooked American businesses, prompting a court challenge, contending that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing the tariffs.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
5 Nov. 2025
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In a review of scientific literature, one study found that those with the condition were more likely to suffer from diabetes and cardiovascular disease than controls, estimating that 30-74% of people with AD also have hypertension, 6-24% have diabetes, and 3-14% suffer from stroke.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Nov. 2025
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As Gen Z continues to grow its presence in the workforce, with projections estimating their numbers will triple to 51 million by 2030, their leadership preferences are beginning to shape the future of work.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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Detroit’s first wireless charging roadway and UCLA’s expanding project for multi-user EV transit hubs reflect rising federal support, with more expansion planned through 2026.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Both Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have made billions charging as much for these drugs as the market will allow.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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An OpenAI market debut could be the biggest in history, valuing the company at $1 trillion, according to Reuters.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite having the same 6-2 record, the selection committee appears to be going off the old eye test instead of valuing head-to-head matchups.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But Rubalcava’s colleagues on the dais were united in a clear stance against levying more taxes on tourists.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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Despite the United States levying double-digit duties not seen in nearly a century, global trade is maintaining its strength.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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According to the affidavit, DCS case managers closed the three investigations without evaluating Kinsleigh.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
11 Nov. 2025
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Before the trials began in November of that year, American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley spent dozens of hours speaking with and evaluating the Nazi officials.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Assessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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