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
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to look at whether such court reviews of the process, to get around the fact that the law specifically strips courts of their role in reviewing TPS determinations, are lawful.
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Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
That has prevented people with disabilities from speedy federal determinations that can provide money and support through life-altering circumstances.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Fifty-six companies appeared to rely on undisclosed GRAS safety determinations for 275 chemicals, the investigation found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
The complexity of mental illness makes such determinations dangerously subjective.
—Sonja Wasden, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility re-determinations, and requires the Secretary of Family and Social Services to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.
—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
Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
That has prevented people with disabilities from speedy federal determinations that can provide money and support through life-altering circumstances.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Fifty-six companies appeared to rely on undisclosed GRAS safety determinations for 275 chemicals, the investigation found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
The complexity of mental illness makes such determinations dangerously subjective.
—Sonja Wasden, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility re-determinations, and requires the Secretary of Family and Social Services to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Final layoff determinations would not occur until May or June, after hearings and further review of attrition and revenues.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
Noun
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The deal also limits the amount of time exclusive deals with Ticketmaster can occur and gives venues more power in ticketing decisions.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Niccol also reflects on lessons from his time at Chipotle, the importance of building teams that tell the truth, how CEOs make decisions under pressure, and why technologies like AI should enhance — not replace — human connection.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Charitable tax deductions, autism and Adam Smith, in readers’ eyes.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
13 Mar. 2026
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Smith and other Republicans are simultaneously trying to sell their past accomplishments, like the megabill’s tax deductions on tips.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Motive is under investigation Authorities have stopped short of drawing firm conclusions about why the synagogue was targeted.—
Nouran Salahieh,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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Williams disagrees with the DOE's conclusions.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Still, the inferences seem plenty reasonable.—
Cass Sunstein,
Big Think,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the same disclaimer, TechInsights notes that its inferences and conclusions are not final regulatory decisions.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2016, the Hilton took over and revamped it with colonial Art Deco stylings and a random faux dinosaur skeleton that divided opinions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Broward residents did an amazing job contacting officials and voicing their opinions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Yet calling off the face-to-face visit with Chinese President Xi Jinping could have its own major economic consequences as relations between the world's two biggest economies remain fraught over tariffs and other issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Mar. 2026
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Others say such comments underplay the consequences of the oil blockade.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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By returning the guilty verdicts late Tuesday, the six-person jury concluded that the blog posts amounted to threats and Boyne intended them to be so.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Those cases were left to juries, which returned life verdicts.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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