as in understands
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 derives
Tippecanoe River Winamac, Indiana Affectionately called Tippy by locals, the Tippecanoe River in northern Indiana derives its name from the Miami Indian word for buffalo fish.
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Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
Soccer derives its beauty from its simplicity.
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Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.
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Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Cultural relevance often derives from identity, community, and a sense of belonging.
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Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The sauce derives its exciting flavor from a unique ingredients blend featuring pickles, chilis, mustard, mayo and onion.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Much of the film’s success, however, derives not from the twists and turns of plot but from simply situating the viewer in the disquieting vibe of this bizarre place.
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David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.
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Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
In the United States, more than 40 people are being monitored for the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, which derives from rodents.
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Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Kelsey Yandura,
Midwest Living,
17 June 2026
Soccer derives its beauty from its simplicity.
—
Leander Schaerlaeckens
june 8,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.
—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
Cultural relevance often derives from identity, community, and a sense of belonging.
—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
The sauce derives its exciting flavor from a unique ingredients blend featuring pickles, chilis, mustard, mayo and onion.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Much of the film’s success, however, derives not from the twists and turns of plot but from simply situating the viewer in the disquieting vibe of this bizarre place.
—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2026
Each branch of government derives its authority from the trust placed in it by the People, and Congress has validly determined that this Act helps to maintain that trust by shining some light on the activities of the President and his aides.
—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
In the United States, more than 40 people are being monitored for the Andes virus, a type of hantavirus, which derives from rodents.
—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for derives
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Pochettino is not a man who understands why anybody would want to wait.
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The company has 23 quantum systems installed at research institutes, enterprises, and high-performance computing centers and understands the need and urgency for fault-tolerant quantum computers.
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Someone decides what counts as cultivation and what counts as nuisance, what gets watered and what gets pulled, what belongs in the planned bed and what must be removed before visitors arrive.
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Complaints against Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank go to the Israeli military's own prosecution service — the Military Advocate General — which decides whether to open an investigation, and whether any soldier should be charged.
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So hopefully the audience infers certain things, and every now and again, Austin, as Jay, will chime in with a little bit of dialogue.
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Published in Energy and Environmental Science journal, the research focuses on new framework that infers six key design parameters directly from short charging segments, enabling rapid health prediction within seconds.
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The chapter concludes with the Ipnotica rings and earrings, whose rounded, asymmetrical forms are set with white and brown diamonds to create a sculptural bas-relief effect.
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The celebration concludes with the city’s annual fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds.
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