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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3
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
Current federal guidelines calculate 400% of the poverty level at $62,600 a year and 130% of the poverty level making $20,345.
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Intrepid users armed with this data could quickly calculate companies’ average premium costs by county as well.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Cantarelli shared a handout given to the customer care center attendees that explains what goes into calculating delivery charges.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Wasserman is privately held so financials are not widely available to calculate a potential price tag on the agency as a whole, or its parts.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Intrepid users armed with this data could quickly calculate companies’ average premium costs by county as well.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
Cantarelli shared a handout given to the customer care center attendees that explains what goes into calculating delivery charges.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Wasserman is privately held so financials are not widely available to calculate a potential price tag on the agency as a whole, or its parts.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculate
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Previous work sought to compute how contact binaries originated by modeling them as colliding spheres.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Space.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Shares of the quantum computing company jumped 12% after IonQ gave rosy sales projections.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2026
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One of those studies estimated that the risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma increases by 41% for those in the highest exposure categories.—
Michal Ruprecht,
CNN Money,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Urban Institute estimates the final tally will approach 5 million people who drop ACA coverage and go uninsured.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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The frozen, single-serve meals can be prepared in a microwave within five minutes or less, which also helps customers save time in the kitchen.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
22 Feb. 2026
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How to prepare before strong winds approach Trim tree branches away from your house and power lines.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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Now, association with its past is intended to be a respectful reflection of its history.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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On that occasion, it was worn as a choker, and the outlet reported that it’s not known whether the piece was originally intended to be a choker or a bracelet, but it has been worn mostly as a bracelet in recent years.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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Governance is particularly crucial in regulated settings where relying on unverified or inconsistent data streams is not an option.—
William Jones,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Anatolii Kasianov, co-founder and co-CEO of Holywater, said acquisition costs can reach $20 to $30 per install, forcing companies to rely heavily on data analytics and artificial intelligence to manage spending efficiently.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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There's no exact cause known for the rise in cancers among young people, according to experts, but researchers are trying to figure it out.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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His three-cone and short-shuttle times figure to be important, but his on-field work showing his bench and flexibility will be key as well.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
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Cohen's line of questioning came as part of a segment in which the Watch What Happens Live guests had to guess which statements about Rinna were true and which were false.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rita Ora guessed Moore as well, and Robin Thicke went with Leighton Meester.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2026
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Within a few blocks, several cafés and bakeries make breakfast or a midday pause easy to plan.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Williamson said Thursday on X that Patel's trip had been planned months ago and would include meetings with Italian law enforcement and other security officials.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Calculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculate. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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