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as in computes
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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as in estimates
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 prepares
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intends
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 relies
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculates
The agency calculates the cost to plug them is around $155 million.
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
For instance, the 2025 Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, proposed changing the formula that calculates a worker's benefits by reducing the amount for younger, high-income workers.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Monarch also automatically calculates net worth using connected accounts and tracks changes over time.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026
South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
The hospital association calculates that SEIU-UHW has spent nearly $125 million on local and statewide initiatives since 2012.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
In Europe, according to McKinsey’s 2025 HR Monitor survey, overall hiring success (which McKinsey calculates by multiplying a company’s offer-acceptance rate by the retention rate of new hires during their probation period) stands at just 46%.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Add a column to your spreadsheet that calculates the difference between the two yields.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The handicap is determined by a volunteer gathering data in the air and a committee that calculates the maximum airspeed of each craft.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
For instance, the 2025 Republican Study Committee, the largest conservative caucus in the House of Representatives, proposed changing the formula that calculates a worker's benefits by reducing the amount for younger, high-income workers.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Monarch also automatically calculates net worth using connected accounts and tracks changes over time.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 16 June 2026
South Carolina calculates property tax bills using a millage rate that’s set by a county, school district or municipality, the South Carolina Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office explains.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
The hospital association calculates that SEIU-UHW has spent nearly $125 million on local and statewide initiatives since 2012.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
In Europe, according to McKinsey’s 2025 HR Monitor survey, overall hiring success (which McKinsey calculates by multiplying a company’s offer-acceptance rate by the retention rate of new hires during their probation period) stands at just 46%.
—Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Add a column to your spreadsheet that calculates the difference between the two yields.
—William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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The transaction processing at your checkout is fully automated, operating within AI systems that handle millions of payments simultaneously, and computes a risk score based on dozens of features extracted from that single moment.—
Pragati Awasthi,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Nothing about the results computes.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The nonpartisan Legislative Analyst’s Office estimates that the 5% tax would generate tens of billions of dollars in the first few years, but that income tax revenues could subsequently decline by hundreds of millions of dollars annually.—
Sophie Austin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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McDermott estimates the cost to the Union over that period to be about $2 million, possibly more if participating schools form after-school programs related to soccer.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Michelle Yeung prepares matcha.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
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Key to watch for will be how a new government intends to tackle Britain's debt burden and revive sluggish growth without driving borrowing costs even higher.—
Gail Krishnan,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Dario Amodei, Anthropic’s CEO, recently told Bloomberg’s Emily Chang that Anthropic intends to do more around biology; Jumper’s hiring is no doubt part of that plan.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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The company employs fewer than 50 people and relies on technology similar to what’s used in self-driving cars, including radar, lidar and cameras that provide a 360-degree view around the vehicle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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The administration’s weapons procurement budget request heavily relies on the reconciliation package, which requires only a simple majority vote in the Senate rather than the usual 60 votes.—
Julia Gledhill,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Jamison-Travis is another six-round pick who figures to land a roster spot based on his draft pedigree.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The new starting rotation of Chris Sale, Martín Pérez, Bryce Elder, Grant Holmes and JR Ritchie figures to get a lengthy trial.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
16 June 2026
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But, coming at the end of an album that’s otherwise governed by an egalitarian teamwork-makes-the-dream-work ethos, the moment feels a bit like letting the boss take the last-call karaoke number as the office holiday party winds down—an indulgence well earned.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
18 June 2026
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The soaking process makes the nuts easier to blend, creating a smooth and creamy nut butter.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
18 June 2026
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Kemp said the union was told that the carriage owner has suspended the driver indefinitely and plans to retire the horse involved in the accident.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Opening dates for the new locations are still to be announced, but a representative for the brand told PEOPLE over email that the nine locations are included in 21 stores across 13 states that the chain plans to open over the next six months.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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