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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
Tyler has been embedded in the treasurer’s office, which calculates and mails out property tax bills, for years.
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Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report from the third quarter of 2025 that calculates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The projections here come from a statistical model that uses player ratings to estimate relative team strength, calculates each team’s odds of winning every game and simulates the full tournament 30,000 times.
—Ryan Best, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Wells Fargo agricultural economist Michael Swanson, who regularly calculates food prices versus inflation as measured by the consumer price index, told Fortune that beef is both massively more popular than chicken while offering considerably less value.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
FieldWorkArena calculates the accuracy rate of agents tasked with detecting safety-rule violations and deviations from work procedures, as well as generating incident reports.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
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).
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-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
Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report from the third quarter of 2025 that calculates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
The projections here come from a statistical model that uses player ratings to estimate relative team strength, calculates each team’s odds of winning every game and simulates the full tournament 30,000 times.
—Ryan Best, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Wells Fargo agricultural economist Michael Swanson, who regularly calculates food prices versus inflation as measured by the consumer price index, told Fortune that beef is both massively more popular than chicken while offering considerably less value.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
FieldWorkArena calculates the accuracy rate of agents tasked with detecting safety-rule violations and deviations from work procedures, as well as generating incident reports.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2026
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).
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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During training, each GPU computes a mathematical operation called a gradient on its own batch of data.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Jan. 2026
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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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But the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 20% of measles cases will result in admissions.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The report, which cites property records and Department of Homeland Security documents, estimates the Concord facility would have 1,500 beds.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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The approach draws from Western character IP models and Japanese anime’s cross-platform playbook, targeting younger audiences while the studio prepares to announce a new feature film partnership by mid-2026.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Voters should choose me in this primary because my experience in commercial, contract, and corporate law prepares me to govern effectively.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Strong, reliable products, a pledge to help the planet, and plenty of variety in color, style, and gear type, this is a brand for anyone who intends to go outside, no matter how intense (or relaxed) your adventures get.—
Jamie Spain,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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Vast intends to launch a pathfinder station called Haven-1 to LEO in 2027, then use the experience gained to build and operate the multi-module Haven-2 over the next few years.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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As governance increasingly relies on public-private partnerships, the absence of public input allows the most organized and well-funded private interests to shape outcomes in their favor.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
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The series is a love story and relies heavily on your connection with Paul.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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Jones, who figures to be back for offseason work, and Talanoa Hufanga play with an aggressive style at safety that will continue to make depth critical for the Broncos in the back end of the secondary.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The vagaries of the schedule are something that figures to hamper MLS teams all season.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The on-site activity center, Compass Sports, makes outdoor recreation effortless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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That makes Iran the world’s sixth-largest oil producer – an impressive feat, considering Iran faces worldwide sanctions that have severely limited its potential customers.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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In a social media post on X, Huffines said the property has been renamed San Rafael Ranch after a saint associated with healing and that his family plans to operate a Christian retreat there.—
Susan Montoya Bryan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The team plans to further refine the material and test its ability to isolate additional rare earth elements.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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