1
as in to compute
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing
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2
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish
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as in to prepare
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me
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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculate
The change in how the EPA calculates health benefits was first reported by the New York Times.
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Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The team calculated that Paris would be reached in just over 40 hours of flight time.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Disney executives calculated a Tomorrowland makeover would not do enough to increase Disneyland’s attendance, according to the WSJ report.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The cost per ounce was calculated to 20 ounces of ketchup and 18 ounces of cornflakes.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The team calculated that Paris would be reached in just over 40 hours of flight time.
—Eric Duvall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2026
Disney executives calculated a Tomorrowland makeover would not do enough to increase Disneyland’s attendance, according to the WSJ report.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
The cost per ounce was calculated to 20 ounces of ketchup and 18 ounces of cornflakes.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculate
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Honeywell claims Helois is the most accurate quantum computer on the market and that Quantinuum is the largest quantum computing company.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Its ChipSats—tiny satellites—provide solar power, computing power, sensors, and radio communication.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Jan. 2026
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Barring drastic cuts to spending or bringing in additional revenue, the nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates the deficit could be as high as $18 billion this year and $35 billion in future years.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Idaho’s Office of Performance Evaluations, an independent oversight agency, estimated in a report released last year that the gap between what school districts spend to educate students with disabilities and what the state provides is more than $80 million.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui and Chris Williams planned to assist Fincke and Cardman in suiting up and preparing the tools and equipment that would be needed outside the space station.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The attack occurred hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alerted the nation that Russia intended to launch a large-scale offensive.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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It is not intended as legal, financial, or professional advice.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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To help fill the gap, the research team relied on data from 27,670 adults in Sweden recruited to provide dietary data between 1991 and 1996.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
9 Jan. 2026
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But after finishing first in the Smythe Division for six straight seasons from 1981-82 until 1986-87, the Oilers apparently figured that was enough.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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And that alone would figure to be a deal killer from a Hawks perspective.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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Jenny did, in fact, guess you right away.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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Mamdani would not speculate on whether DCS would have handled the incidents that led to two tragic shootings by NYPD officers last week, but with clear guidelines for first response, no one will have to guess.—
Daniela Gilbert,
New York Daily News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Did several individuals act spontaneously or was something planned?—
Dana Kelley,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Walmart plans to add EV sites at thousands of Walmart and Sam’s Club locations by 2030.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Calculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculate. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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