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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
Each of us moves through a world strewn with figurative mountains and molehills, continually assessing what matters more and what matters less.
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Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
This was in response for the NBA, after the fact, assessing LaMelo Ball at Flagrant 2 foul and $35,000 fine for his takedown of Bam Adebayo that went uncalled in Charlotte’s play-in victory over the Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Organizer Jamie Hord suggests assessing the entire house before beginning to declutter a room.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Ann Arbor crews are now assessing the storm damage in hopes of receiving state and federal support.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
For tariffs that have been liquidated within 180 days, importers can also file a protest, which is a formal challenge with the CBP arguing that an error was made in assessing duties, such as the tariff rate applied to an import.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
This is the sixth in a series of NFL Draft previews assessing the Broncos’ positional needs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
In a 2025 study assessing how Belgian politicians viewed generational smoking bans, researchers heard similar arguments.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The emotional toll of one of the longest weeks in recent franchise history led Lakers coach JJ Redick to take a step back while assessing the goal at hand.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
This was in response for the NBA, after the fact, assessing LaMelo Ball at Flagrant 2 foul and $35,000 fine for his takedown of Bam Adebayo that went uncalled in Charlotte’s play-in victory over the Heat.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
Organizer Jamie Hord suggests assessing the entire house before beginning to declutter a room.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Apr. 2026
Ann Arbor crews are now assessing the storm damage in hopes of receiving state and federal support.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
For tariffs that have been liquidated within 180 days, importers can also file a protest, which is a formal challenge with the CBP arguing that an error was made in assessing duties, such as the tariff rate applied to an import.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 17 Apr. 2026
This is the sixth in a series of NFL Draft previews assessing the Broncos’ positional needs.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2026
In a 2025 study assessing how Belgian politicians viewed generational smoking bans, researchers heard similar arguments.
—Marie Helweg-Larsen, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2026
The emotional toll of one of the longest weeks in recent franchise history led Lakers coach JJ Redick to take a step back while assessing the goal at hand.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessing
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After the Brussels meeting, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that without Orban’s veto, action could be coming soon, such as imposing sanctions on violent Israeli settlers.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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Overlooking the São Lourenço estate is the hilltop town of Monserraz, a fortified settlement with an imposing castle and warren of streets to explore, as well as stunning views over the Guadiana river to the Spanish border.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Apr. 2026
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Boerboels are known for having one of the strongest bite forces in the canine world, with tests estimating their bite pressure at roughly 500 to 800 PSI (pounds per square inch).—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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Visual effects and postproduction work are seen as most vulnerable to the technology, with one study in early 2024 of nearly 300 leaders across the industry estimating that more than 200,000 positions will be eliminated over the next three years.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
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Inside the media center, rows of workstations equipped with laptops and charging points allow reporters to file stories.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Iran has floated the idea of charging ships passing through as part of a peace deal, though the idea has been widely rejected by countries including the United States and Iran’s neighbor Oman.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Andre says hosts are valuing high-quality pieces more than ever.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2026
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And the market is valuing them at a high rate in 2026.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist, ran for mayor on a platform of free buses, universal childcare and city-run grocery stores paid for in part by levying higher taxes on the rich.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The fines that the state board of education will now be responsible for levying against districts could be six figures for a single violation, depending on the superintendent’s salary.—
Matthew Kelly
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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But the Broncos have been active in evaluating young depth in this class.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The answer is that both approaches, of evaluating changes in a price index, year-to-year or month-to-month, produce useful information.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Assessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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