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to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
from the summit, he was able to derive his location from the position of several prominent landmarks
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Recent Examples of derived
Most of these hybrids are derived from crossing Lupinus polyphyllus, a North American native, with other non-native species.
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Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Using more than a century of observations, researchers have largely derived the physics of volcanic hazards — particularly lava flows and pyroclastic flows.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
For something with more of an earthy, calming vibe, this handwoven blue jute rug is strong, sustainable, and derived from plants; plus available in seven different sizes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Many older residents speak not just Italian and Croatian, but also a local dialect derived from Old Venetian and Old Croatian.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
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Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
Using more than a century of observations, researchers have largely derived the physics of volcanic hazards — particularly lava flows and pyroclastic flows.
—Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
For something with more of an earthy, calming vibe, this handwoven blue jute rug is strong, sustainable, and derived from plants; plus available in seven different sizes.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 8 May 2026
Many older residents speak not just Italian and Croatian, but also a local dialect derived from Old Venetian and Old Croatian.
—Kevin West, Travel + Leisure, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derived
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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The company has decided to operate five completion crews for the rest of the year while adding two to three rigs to maintain a sufficient DUC backlog and ensure operational flexibility.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Kerr ultimately decided to return for another season with Curry and Draymond Green, but there was uncertainty for more than three weeks.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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Just this week, someone noticed that Chrome had downloaded a 4GB Gemini Nano model and inferred from its sudden appearance that Google was deploying that AI on all Chrome installs right now.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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The twist can’t be perceived with the naked eye but can be detected with sensors, allowing the gravitational force to be inferred.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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Marcellus is way ahead of Tova and Cameron, and has already deduced that the class ring is the key to everything.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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From that, Clemente deduced that Guthrie was kidnapped by just one person.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Two Connecticut State Police troopers have been cleared in connection with a fatal shooting in Bozrah last August after the state Inspector General concluded that the armed woman who was shot was apparently trying to commit suicide by cop.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Personnel in full-body protective gear and breathing masks escorted the travelers from ship to shore in Tenerife, an effort that concluded Monday.—
Mike Corder,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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