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
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.
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Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Republican lawmakers have repeatedly criticized the office for slow eligibility determinations, construction delays and administrative problems.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 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
Attorneys for the government have argued the secretary has clear and broad authority to make determinations related to the TPS program and those decisions are not subject to judicial review.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
And while this case does not concern Israel directly, the ICJ’s determinations may have major ramifications for the case Israel is now defending at the tribunal against South Africa.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The data included not only tax returns but also investment details, stock trades, gambling winnings, audit determinations, and other financial information.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Many states have used councils either to decide on pardons independently or to aid governors in their pardon determinations.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
Republican lawmakers have repeatedly criticized the office for slow eligibility determinations, construction delays and administrative problems.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 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
Attorneys for the government have argued the secretary has clear and broad authority to make determinations related to the TPS program and those decisions are not subject to judicial review.
—CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
And while this case does not concern Israel directly, the ICJ’s determinations may have major ramifications for the case Israel is now defending at the tribunal against South Africa.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The data included not only tax returns but also investment details, stock trades, gambling winnings, audit determinations, and other financial information.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Many states have used councils either to decide on pardons independently or to aid governors in their pardon determinations.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
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The cuts mark a steep decline for the historic newsroom, which has lost subscribers following controversial editorial decisions by owner Jeff Bezos.—
David Bauder,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Allen has been the essential leader of their resurgence, nailing difficult decisions that even Hall of Fame owners might get wrong.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Tax relief actually refers to various programs from the IRS that can reduce your tax liability, including credits, deductions and penalty abatement.—
Rebecca Safier,
USA Today,
29 Jan. 2026
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The law cut taxes on tips and overtime, modestly increased the child tax credit, created new tax deductions for some seniors and for interest on auto loans, and significantly hiked the maximum SALT deduction for state and local taxes.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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In at least five major cases, officials appeared to make public declarations about the incidents before formal investigations had reached final conclusions about those assertions.—
Laura Romero,
ABC News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Without that distinction, conclusions can be misleading.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 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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Under California law, fraud must be pled with particularity, meaning there must be specifics and details in the complaint; generalizations, inferences and supposition don’t cut it.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Beyond the piña, however, opinions among botanical experts differ on the value of the leaves and their usage.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 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,
31 Jan. 2026
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Even if the industry’s analysis is exaggerated, the real-world consequences would be a disaster.—
Matthew Kandrach,
Boston Herald,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speaking publicly in moments like this can introduce legal risk, political backlash, and unintended consequences for employees.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The jury returned guilty verdicts after a six-day trial held in November and December 2025.—
Daniel Hunt,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Kurt Arnold, who has won more than $20 billion in verdicts and settlements for his clients, and his business partner, Jason Itkin, were reportedly not on the flight.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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