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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
Linen fibers, which are derived from the flax plant, are naturally hypoallergenic, absorbent, and antibacterial, so all of us also looked for sheets without synthetic fibers to suit sleepers with sensitive skin.
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
The indictment claims that the entries included sensitive information up to the top secret and sensitive compartmented information level, a designation that means it was derived from sensitive intelligence sources.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Biologic treatments, which are derived from living cells, differ from traditional medications like cenerimod, which are chemically synthesized.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Kratom is a supplement that’s derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, where the leaves have traditionally been chewed or brewed into a tea by the local population.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 6 June 2026
The indictment claims that the entries included sensitive information up to the top secret and sensitive compartmented information level, a designation that means it was derived from sensitive intelligence sources.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Biologic treatments, which are derived from living cells, differ from traditional medications like cenerimod, which are chemically synthesized.
—Justin Zacks, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Kratom is a supplement that’s derived from a tree native to Southeast Asia, where the leaves have traditionally been chewed or brewed into a tea by the local population.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for derived
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The relationship that followed would become one of mutual respect and understanding, with Jackie finding the Queen to be someone who understood the unique pressures of public life and all that came with it.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Advertisement That is what Johnson understood about oral health that America still doesn’t.—
Jean Paul Laurent,
Time,
11 June 2026
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In March 2016, when the owners closed the restaurant, Joel decided to turn a setback into an opportunity.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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The pair decided to study the canyons — which are a six-hour drive from WCU in Gunnison — after reading about the recession of Powell and the canyons coming back to life.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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That means capability isn’t inferred only from a course completed, a credential earned, or a manager’s once-a-year assessment.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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If the two became untethered, it could be inferred that the bond market is signaling the Fed isn’t doing enough to cool the economy, and will need to pump the brakes.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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And, after extensive market research, Mattel execs deduced that this target audience liked the idea of oversized male heroes flaunting their power over other people.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
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The deadly crash was previously documented in an episode of HBO’s Mean Girl Murders—the tone of the series can be deduced by the title.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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In 2024, Argentine prosecutors concluded there were grounds for launching a criminal investigation into its top South American officials on charges of human trafficking and labor exploitation against 44 women.—
Suman Naishadham,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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But Sorokin, who was appointed by Democratic President Barack Obama, concluded that the fee was not a penalty but a tax that the Republican president lacked any authorization from Congress to issue.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
8 June 2026
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“Derived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/derived. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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