determinations

plural of determination

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of determinations So, in that regard, there is a lot of deference given to the executive branch to reach those determinations, including determinations that may be policy driven. Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 31 July 2026 Social Security serves more than 300 million Americans through benefit payments, retirement records, disability determinations, replacement cards and hundreds of millions of annual transactions. Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2026 With the passport manager, customs authorities across the Gemini Cooperation’s trade lanes can communicate with importers on shipment status and make risk and compliance determinations using Altana’s agentic recommendations. Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 July 2026 Federal courts have historically treated such executive branch determinations as controlling, rarely second-guessing the government’s assessment that a foreign leader should receive immunity. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026 My belief is that local municipalities and counties should have the right to make determinations about these projects. Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 The determinations are critical, considering billions of dollars in the form of a rocket launch to Jupiter is now facing serious jeopardy. David John Chávez, Mercury News, 17 July 2026 Trump has taken longer on average to approve disaster requests than any other president, according to an Associated Press analysis of data dating back to 1989, when a federal law setting new parameters for disaster determinations was implemented. David A. Lieb, Fortune, 16 July 2026 Trump has taken longer on average to approve disaster requests than any other president, according to an Associated Press analysis of data dating to 1989, when a federal law setting new parameters for disaster determinations was implemented. David A. Lieb, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
Noun
  • This is also supportive for pricing your work, recognizing your talent, or making money decisions with more confidence.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Golf the day of a game, a beer before it, those are a player's decisions.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • High-income taxpayers often spend considerable energy searching for additional deductions while overlooking the much larger impact of structural planning.
    D. Scott Kenik, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Readers are encouraged to check individual organization websites for contact information and current hours before dropping off items, and ask respective organizations about receipts for possible tax deductions.
    Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • The intelligence findings were shown to the AP on condition that the services involved were not identified, and the news organization was not able to independently verify the findings’ conclusions.
    Lisa Mascaro, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Drawing definitive conclusions from pre-season is foolish — but Lacey has shown his close control, pace, and scored an excellent goal in the previous friendly against Rosenborg.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Wolf, with the Birmingham-Bloomfield Democrats, says he is not convinced the nation can draw inferences from what happens in Michigan.
    Sam Gringlas, NPR, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Both are inferences drawn from a résumé, and only one of them is flattering.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Apparently, microwaving your tea is a tea-making method that stirs up some heated opinions, although some people still swear by heating water for tea in the microwave.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This move reflects a broader industry trend of re-evaluating AI integration, emphasizing that while AI creates abundance, unique human contributions like personal stories and opinions are increasingly valuable.
    William Arruda, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The family is split for good — the consequences on people are just enormous.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Cohen draws a sharper line than the women do about the consequences of that bargain.
    Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Lawsuits against dust-mask companies have resulted in multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements.
    Howard Berkes, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Boards ask probing questions but rarely deliver blunt verdicts.
    Samuel Rodrigues, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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