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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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2
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
Complete the Tyrer-Cuzick Breast Cancer Risk Calculator for free at She MD’s website, which calculates a percentage risk.
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Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Hamas' main goal is to end the war and survive, and if the deal succeeds in a hostage-prisoner exchange and an end of the war, Hamas may be able to sell it as a victory, leaving the question of Gaza's demilitarization an issue to contend with later as Hamas calculates its next steps.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
In April 2024, Alaska Airlines grounded its fleet due to an issue with the system that calculates the weight and balance of its planes.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The company looks at computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which calculates numerical analysis and algorithms to solve and analyze fluid flow problems.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Their application goes to the Department of Education, who then calculates a lump sum payment that would cover all the months of eligible forbearance.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Mortgage Calculator calculates that would require an annual family income of $263,988.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Thus, the team calculates the population of quasars at Cosmic Dawn to be around double what was previously estimated.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Based on this data, the planner calculates the precise location, speed, and timing required for a successful return shot.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Hamas' main goal is to end the war and survive, and if the deal succeeds in a hostage-prisoner exchange and an end of the war, Hamas may be able to sell it as a victory, leaving the question of Gaza's demilitarization an issue to contend with later as Hamas calculates its next steps.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
In April 2024, Alaska Airlines grounded its fleet due to an issue with the system that calculates the weight and balance of its planes.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The company looks at computational fluid dynamics (CFD), which calculates numerical analysis and algorithms to solve and analyze fluid flow problems.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
Their application goes to the Department of Education, who then calculates a lump sum payment that would cover all the months of eligible forbearance.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The Mortgage Calculator calculates that would require an annual family income of $263,988.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
Thus, the team calculates the population of quasars at Cosmic Dawn to be around double what was previously estimated.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Based on this data, the planner calculates the precise location, speed, and timing required for a successful return shot.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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When a question is asked of the FLM, the trust model removes non-domain vocabulary, computes a latent space representation and measures how close this vector is to the knowledge anchors.—
Scott Zoldi,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once a possible collision is identified, CREAM automatically computes the best strategy to avoid danger – a job that normally requires a lot of human input.—
David Szondy
August 26,
New Atlas,
26 Aug. 2025
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Since some people recover from listeriosis without medical attention and never get tested, the CDC estimates that the actual number of people ill is probably substantially higher than reported, and that the outbreak may not be restricted to the states shown below.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's most recent analysis from June estimates 16 million Americans will lose their health care coverage by 2034 due to the cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act.—
Beth Warren,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Judge prepares to sentence Combs After a brief break following Combs' statement, the court is back in session.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The four days a week in the office policy comes as the company prepares to move leadership, designers and engineers into a new world headquarters building starting later this year.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In reference to the discipline issue, JCPS defended its policies but also asked if the Office for Civil Rights intends to dissolve the resolution agreement the district entered into under the previous administration.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once the league launches, Cole intends to inject playoff stakes at different times of the year, rather than waiting for October.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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As a nonprofit newsroom, The Dial relies on donations from readers to fund this work.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Sarr relies on finesse and does not play with much force.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Jones has also played 40 games with former New England Patriots teammate Kendrick Bourne, who also figures to start.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Something figures to give on Friday in a game that will likely decide not only a subdistrict title, but also the top seed in Class 4A, Section 3.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
25 Sep. 2025
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Leo’s fine, one supposes, as evil plantation owner Calvin Candie, but the role is not a natural fit for him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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The first theory supposes that the Big Bang produced dense spots that didn’t collapse immediately.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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In an interview with Ars Technica, Fiaschetti said the company plans to keep Arcs in orbit for extended periods, ready to descend when called upon.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Oct. 2025
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Prosecutors requested a 30-year sentence, and the Justice Department plans to appeal Boardman's decision.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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