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
Third, confirm that worksite assumptions and wage-level determinations are defensible under the new rule, especially for remote or multi-location roles.
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Lorraine D'alessio,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
The conservative justices ruled that courts lack the authority to review determinations by the Department of Homeland Security to end temporary status migrants living and working in America.
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Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The conservative Justices take a consistently grudging view of challenges to Presidential determinations in this arena, privileging executive authority over the rights of individuals—particularly when those individuals are migrants.
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Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Although final determinations of what caused the June 14 crash in Butler and last year’s Johnson County crash are pending, authorities and some aviation experts have raised engine failure as a strong possibility.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
With Friday’s victory, Paramount is staying on that timetable, but regulators in Europe and Britain have opened their own regulatory investigations and are expected to make their own determinations in the coming months.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Admissibility determinations are made on a case-by-case basis using law enforcement, national security, and immigration information available at the time of inspection.
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Chris Tye,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Despite the immense power of these evaluations, judges, attorneys and researchers have spent decades questioning the validity of psychologists’ determinations in custody disputes.
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Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Lorraine D'alessio,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
26 June 2026
The conservative justices ruled that courts lack the authority to review determinations by the Department of Homeland Security to end temporary status migrants living and working in America.
—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
26 June 2026
The conservative Justices take a consistently grudging view of challenges to Presidential determinations in this arena, privileging executive authority over the rights of individuals—particularly when those individuals are migrants.
—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026
Although final determinations of what caused the June 14 crash in Butler and last year’s Johnson County crash are pending, authorities and some aviation experts have raised engine failure as a strong possibility.
—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
With Friday’s victory, Paramount is staying on that timetable, but regulators in Europe and Britain have opened their own regulatory investigations and are expected to make their own determinations in the coming months.
—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Admissibility determinations are made on a case-by-case basis using law enforcement, national security, and immigration information available at the time of inspection.
—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
Despite the immense power of these evaluations, judges, attorneys and researchers have spent decades questioning the validity of psychologists’ determinations in custody disputes.
—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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Also, taxpayers in the top 37% income tax bracket don’t receive the full benefit of their deductions.
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The couple might also be able to reduce his tax exposure through deductions and expenses.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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Traders had to guess whether the Fed had modified the FFR based on inferences drawn from prices in the bond market.
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This requires dealing with contradictory sources, making inferences, performing many web searches, and more, but neither model had any trouble with any of it.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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The consequences extend beyond provider burnout and administrative cost.
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Backers like the California Chamber of Commerce say those changes would expedite public projects, though environmental groups warn of the environmental consequences of limiting CEQA’s oversight of new infrastructure.
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Sentences range from nearly two to 50 years, including terrorism and material-support convictions, following earlier trial verdicts that imposed up to 100 years on a former Marine reservist.
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The mistake in managing Gen Z is turning those differences into character verdicts.
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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