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as in shrewd
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as in cunning
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as in figuring
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 estimating
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 planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intending
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 relying
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculating
Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Looming over the competition is the threat of nuclear annihilation that a calculating KGB agent warns his American counterpart is a very real danger if this contest doesn’t go off as planned.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Two-thirds of consumers are most comfortable with AI helping perform functions like fraud detection, tracking spending and calculating credit scores, TD Bank found.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Some examples include calculating protein macros for a recipe, generating side-by-side comparison tables from multiple tabs, and creating summaries of long documents or websites.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
The state’s homestead market-value exclusion program automatically deducts a certain amount of value for the purpose of calculating property taxes.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Numerous fake images and statements about Epstein and me have been calculating (sic) on social media for years now.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said the new guidelines apply when calculating the sentencing range, not determining the sentence.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors have aimed to paint Horner as a violent and calculating killer.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Even Alex becomes too entangled in her students’ dealings and ends up suffering at the hands of one of the more calculating boys.
—Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Verb
Rygh plays Vili, the calculating right-hand to Jarl Hakon (Paul Blair), the village’s powerful and strategic leader.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Looming over the competition is the threat of nuclear annihilation that a calculating KGB agent warns his American counterpart is a very real danger if this contest doesn’t go off as planned.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Two-thirds of consumers are most comfortable with AI helping perform functions like fraud detection, tracking spending and calculating credit scores, TD Bank found.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
Some examples include calculating protein macros for a recipe, generating side-by-side comparison tables from multiple tabs, and creating summaries of long documents or websites.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
The state’s homestead market-value exclusion program automatically deducts a certain amount of value for the purpose of calculating property taxes.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
Numerous fake images and statements about Epstein and me have been calculating (sic) on social media for years now.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors said the new guidelines apply when calculating the sentencing range, not determining the sentence.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors have aimed to paint Horner as a violent and calculating killer.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculating
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If Ty Simpson develops into a top NFL quarterback who leads the Rams to a Super Bowl title, the club will look back at the 2026 draft as one of the best and shrewdest in its history.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Braves enjoyed a renaissance under Snitker’s leadership, ushering in a line of acclaimed prospects and shrewd acquisitions that created the second-best era of sustained success in Atlanta history.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Past friends and former associates described him to me as an exceptionally cunning con man, a consummate charmer, and a womanizer.—
Nate Freeman,
Vanity Fair,
3 Apr. 2026
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Starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, and Eric Bana, the film was shot on location in the Australian wilderness and features Theron as a grieving woman on a solo adventure who becomes the target of a cunning killer (Egerton) in a twisted game of cat-and-mouse.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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And with a compressed preseason window and key contributors still overseas, the margin for figuring things out isn’t wide.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Without a basic plan, groups tend to stop abruptly, block walkways, or create congestion while figuring things out.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2026
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In 1999, the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report To Err Is Human shocked the nation by estimating that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans were dying each year from preventable medical errors.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, most jobs now require education or training beyond high school, with research estimating that close to three-quarters of jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The district recently approved new course materials for some high school math courses, and is planning for a middle school Spanish language arts pilot and new advanced high school welding class to start next school year.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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JPMorgan Chase is planning to consolidate workspace for existing Charlotte workers and account for more hiring by moving into a SouthPark office that has room for over 1,000 workers, further expanding its push into the hometown territory of rival banks.—
Chase Jordan
April 21,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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While many leave college intending to return, few ultimately do.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Bishop acquired the property, intending to preserve the inactive cemetery as a memorial site for the military veterans buried there, some dating back to the Civil War.—
Nicole Comstock,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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That would have meant alternating work days with her husband, relying on their family or one of the two quitting their job entirely.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Apr. 2026
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Others say residents may need to take additional precautions beyond relying solely on law enforcement.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Unseld was cagey about the playing-time restrictions for all three players, declining to share details about any of their medical limits during his pregame news conference.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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While department officials initially were cagey about whether pepper spray would be allowed at the new Kilpatrick, the department ultimately determined officers would not carry it.—
Jason Henry,
Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Calculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculating. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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