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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
Zillow calculates the value of a typical home using the average middle third of home values (eliminating statistical anomalies at the high and low end).
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Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Randolph said then that the agency, known by the acronym CARB, calculates impacts to health and health disparities in certain communities but not the retail costs to consumers.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Record warmth in Florida was the only thing keeping that average from going even colder, said former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue, who calculates national averages based on National Weather Service data.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
These changes, which impact the standard deductions available for married couples filing jointly, single filers and qualifying taxpayers age 65 and older, can play a role in how the IRS calculates your ability to pay back taxes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Based on views, which is a different metric that Disney calculates using hours viewed divided by runtime, the Season 8 premiere of The Rookie scored the biggest streaming premiere the series has ever seen and ranks in the top five ABC premieres of all time on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
According to various sources, each mature tree removes 40 pounds of carbon a year from the atmosphere; one study calculates that a worldwide planting of one billion trees would ultimately begin to reverse climate change.
—Richard Mason, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
The change in how the EPA calculates health benefits was first reported by the New York Times.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The analysis calculates retirement expenses based on the Department of Labor’s Consumer Expenditure Surveys, among other sources.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Randolph said then that the agency, known by the acronym CARB, calculates impacts to health and health disparities in certain communities but not the retail costs to consumers.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Record warmth in Florida was the only thing keeping that average from going even colder, said former National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chief scientist Ryan Maue, who calculates national averages based on National Weather Service data.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
These changes, which impact the standard deductions available for married couples filing jointly, single filers and qualifying taxpayers age 65 and older, can play a role in how the IRS calculates your ability to pay back taxes.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Based on views, which is a different metric that Disney calculates using hours viewed divided by runtime, the Season 8 premiere of The Rookie scored the biggest streaming premiere the series has ever seen and ranks in the top five ABC premieres of all time on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026
According to various sources, each mature tree removes 40 pounds of carbon a year from the atmosphere; one study calculates that a worldwide planting of one billion trees would ultimately begin to reverse climate change.
—Richard Mason, Arkansas Online, 18 Jan. 2026
The change in how the EPA calculates health benefits was first reported by the New York Times.
—Matthew Daly, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The analysis calculates retirement expenses based on the Department of Labor’s Consumer Expenditure Surveys, among other sources.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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Outside of the payrolls and CPI report, the BLS also computes data on import and export prices, job openings, producer prices, productivity and other metrics.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Nov. 2025
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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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Blackrock estimates that retail investors now account for almost 20% of average daily flows, up from low-single digit percentages before the pandemic.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Census Bureau annually estimates the population for the entire country and the states.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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As the Writers Guild of America West prepares to negotiate a new contract with major studios, its staff union has authorized a strike of its own.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spending just a few minutes to relieve tension and restore alignment prepares your body for upright, weight-bearing movement and full motion to tackle daily demands.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shi added that the company intends to gather more comprehensive customer feedback to further invest in the new product category.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Jan. 2026
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The region intends to use a variety of strategies to meet the increasing water needs, including connecting to existing supplies and new construction.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speaking out, the chief’s supporters say, risks inviting backlash from the White House and could also affect the long pipeline of federal money the department relies on, for instance, to help fund de-escalation training for officers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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The look relies on intentional placement, quality pieces, and cozy materials like wood and linen.—
Erica Puisis,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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Arvell Reese figures to be long gone by the time the Panthers pick, and Sonny Styles also might be off the board.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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This year, the event figures to be the best one yet, as Team USA is stacked with the two-time reigning American League Most Valuable Player Aaron Judge, and each of the reigning Cy Young Award winners in Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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What makes the experience especially compelling is the format itself.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As a result of its many cooks, KPop Demon Hunters has a complex, sometimes contradictory view of what makes a song K-pop.—
Sheldon Pearce,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to the earnings report, the company plans to start producing Optimus before the end of 2026.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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This spring, the coffee chain plans to launch a premium, sugar-free version of its chai, Lieberman said during the investor presentation.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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