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
As legal risks grow, so does their determination to protect access and bodily autonomy.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
The quick pronouncement by administration officials before any meaningful investigation could be completed has raised concerns about the federal government’s determination to conduct a thorough review of the chain of events precipitating the shooting.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The chance to make something, or do something, with little more than your hands, your determination, and a modicum of skill is the ultimate modern reward, one which no one can shortcut or replicate with AI.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
The quick pronouncement by administration officials before any meaningful investigation could be completed has raised concerns about the federal government’s determination to conduct a thorough review of the chain of events precipitating the shooting.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 Jan. 2026
The quick pronouncement by administration officials before any meaningful investigation could be completed has raised concerns about the federal government’s determination to conduct a thorough review of the chain of events precipitating the shooting.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The chance to make something, or do something, with little more than your hands, your determination, and a modicum of skill is the ultimate modern reward, one which no one can shortcut or replicate with AI.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 Jan. 2026
The quick pronouncement by administration officials before any meaningful investigation could be completed has raised concerns about the federal government’s determination to conduct a thorough review of the chain of events precipitating the shooting.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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The sect is appealing that decision.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The news was not good, and now Golden State -- with about two weeks until the trade deadline -- will have decisions to make about how to handle the remainder of the season without Butler.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Jan. 2026
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But Jennings' liberal attitude toward the airing of his opinions, regardless of their content, almost cost him the job.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Lawmakers critical of the military action argue the rationale in the opinion is inadequate for the situation and have demanded that it be made public.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The deduction gradually phases out for individuals earning more than $150,000 ($300,000 for joint filers) and is set to expire after the 2028 tax year.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Jan. 2026
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Most know about major tax provisions that affect them directly, like no tax on tips and overtime, or the extra senior deduction, but didn’t pay attention to corporate changes.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Losing franchise cornerstones Shea Weber and Carey Price to career-ending injuries made that decision more obvious, but Canadiens owner Geoff Molson deserves credit for his decisiveness.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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Skiing demands preparation and decisiveness, reinforcing the importance of trust, momentum, and resilience.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
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She was later convicted of killing Noah, 7, John, 5, Paul, 3, Luke, 2, and 6-month-old Mary in 2002 before her conviction was overturned and she was granted a retrial where the verdict was not guilty by reason of insanity.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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The case ended with the largest verdict in the county’s history.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2026
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While our ape ancestors might well have been consuming naturally fermented alcohol for millions of years, only humans, with our powers of logical inference, have been able to refine the process.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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Our work also helps explain how people make what psychologists call compensatory inferences.—
Jaclyn L. Tanenbaum,
Fortune,
6 Jan. 2026
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If anything, Lane Kiffin’s decision to bolt for LSU seemed to harden Ole Miss’ resolve, pushing the Rebels to the best season in school history — and within a game of their first national championship game.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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If anything, Lane Kiffin’s decision to bolt for LSU seemed to harden Mississippi’s resolve, pushing the Rebels to the best season in school history — and within a game of their first national championship game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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With Donna’s Banishment seeming almost a forgone conclusion, Cumming summoned the players back to a special morning edition of the Roundtable to just get the inevitable out of the way.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Ball certainly didn’t have any issue getting into the action, posting a team-best 11 first-quarter points on the strength of making his first three attempts and banking in a running 3-pointer off the glass at the buzzer, signaling the conclusion of the game’s initial 12 minutes.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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