1
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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2
as in deductions
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determinations
Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
There are a few specific programs that hinge on these hardship determinations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In bond determinations, judges are required to consider factors such as the nature and circumstances of the offense, a defendant’s criminal history, ties to the community, and risk of flight or danger to others.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
States participate in that system to promote safety — not to revisit or reinterpret federal work-authorization determinations during traffic stops.
—Bhupinder Kaur, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Terrorism determinations require analytic discipline, not speed.
—Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
However, developers started building on the land where Champlain Towers South once stood without final determinations of why the condos collapsed or if the land is safe, Langesfeld said during the gathering.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The president declined to provide a specific tariff rate, writing that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and other cabinet officials have been tasked with making the determinations necessary to implement the order.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
While people on both sides have sought to portray these cases as clear-cut, the reality is that use-of-force determinations are rarely simple.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Teresa Liu, Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
There are a few specific programs that hinge on these hardship determinations.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In bond determinations, judges are required to consider factors such as the nature and circumstances of the offense, a defendant’s criminal history, ties to the community, and risk of flight or danger to others.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
States participate in that system to promote safety — not to revisit or reinterpret federal work-authorization determinations during traffic stops.
—Bhupinder Kaur, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Terrorism determinations require analytic discipline, not speed.
—Brian O'Neill, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2026
However, developers started building on the land where Champlain Towers South once stood without final determinations of why the condos collapsed or if the land is safe, Langesfeld said during the gathering.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
The president declined to provide a specific tariff rate, writing that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and other cabinet officials have been tasked with making the determinations necessary to implement the order.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 30 Jan. 2026
While people on both sides have sought to portray these cases as clear-cut, the reality is that use-of-force determinations are rarely simple.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
Noun
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Everyone is entitled to their own decisions.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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Whether his case is resolved in the next few weeks or not, decisions on Barmore and Diggs are coming.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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TikToks promising secret loopholes, Reddit threads dissecting deductions and content creators insisting ways to outsmart the IRS.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition to the social media company tax, the governor’s plan also estimated raising $120 million from taxing table games and electronic gambling devices at casinos at the same rates, and $269 million from extending a cap on corporate tax deductions for operating losses.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some 36,000 fans at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field, and many more tuning in on radio and television, agonized through one of the fall classic’s wildest and most emotional conclusions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some 36,000 fans at Pittsburgh’s Forbes Field, and many more tuning in on radio and television, agonized through one of the Fall Classic’s wildest and most emotional conclusions.—
Hillel Italie,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Kids ages 5-12 can handle replica artifacts, such as an abacus, armor and lyre, and learn how professional archeologists make inferences.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Social media platforms can verify age by either requesting copies of identification documents, using a third party to apply age estimation technology to an account holder’s face, or making inferences from data already available, such as how long an account has been active.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author’s and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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People are entitled to their opinions.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The consequences of such an error, in the context of a computation where there is no cross-checking in place, can range from unnoticeable to catastrophic.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Feb. 2026
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And there could be serious consequences for the recipients of monetary mutual aid.—
Pamala Wiepking,
The Conversation,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From the outset, Phillips’ team analyzes a private database of thousands of verdicts and confidential settlements to pinpoint the value of each case and support informed decision-making.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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In announcing Yoon and Kim's verdicts, Jee said the decision to send troops to the National Assembly was key to his determination that the imposition of martial law amounted to rebellion.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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