1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
Hence the grim determination with which Eva approaches the mission.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Anthropic filed suit on Monday seeking to block both the Pentagon's supply chain risk determination and the president's directive, saying the administration was illegally retaliating for speech protected by the First Amendment.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
After Broadnax was convicted, prosecutors introduced his lyrics when a determination was being made on whether he should be put to death.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
That even that many emerged alive is the result of the survivors’ determination in the harrowing moments after the avalanche.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026
Anthropic filed suit on Monday seeking to block both the Pentagon's supply chain risk determination and the president's directive, saying the administration was illegally retaliating for speech protected by the First Amendment.
—Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
After Broadnax was convicted, prosecutors introduced his lyrics when a determination was being made on whether he should be put to death.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
That even that many emerged alive is the result of the survivors’ determination in the harrowing moments after the avalanche.
—Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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This doesn’t end the decisions the Panthers will have to make along the offensive line, however.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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The 4-1 zoning decision comes after nearly a year of CoreCivic arguing in court that it should be allowed to reopen its facility without a permit.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Thanks to the anonymity of the internet, users are more than welcome to voice their opinions on the latest political decision or cultural happening.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his career, Wegmann has spent considerable time researching the impact of affordable housing initiatives, and in his opinion, if properly funded and managed, taxpayer subsidies can have a positive impact.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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Single filers and heads of household over 65 get an additional $2,000 deduction, plus an additional $1,600 for married filing jointly with both filers over age 65.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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While the deduction was limited to $10,000 under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act has now raised the cap through 2029.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The challenge is balancing decisiveness with collaboration, and speed with thoughtful input.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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Your decisiveness invites others to join you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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But New York’s Court of Appeals tossed the guilty verdicts in April 2024, finding that the trial court judge, James Burke, shouldn’t have permitted three women to testify about rape and abuse allegations that weren’t tied to the charges.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
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Will County Judge Derek Ewanic will issue a verdict on Monday whether Will County Board member Jacqueline Traynere is guilty of misdemeanor computer tampering for accessing another board member’s email without permission.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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If winning is the only goal, then war is, by profound inference, a game, a test of masculine fortitude.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some of these inferences may not be entirely secure.—
Cass Sunstein,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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The news did not change Democrats' resolve to force operational changes within the department through the spending bill.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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The collaborative work poured into this multi-agency operation is a testament to our resolve to turn the tide.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Armed with lanterns, loyalty, and very little logic, these unlikely heroes blunder their way to a happy conclusion for all.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Per tradition, the Kansas Jayhawks men’s basketball team’s six seniors will speak to the fans at the conclusion of Saturday’s regular-season finale at Allen Fieldhouse.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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