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as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
a determined effort to finish first in the race
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as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
a three-member panel will determine the case
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as in figured
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
trying to determine which direction we were facing
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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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as in concluded
to come to an end
your participation in the savings plan determines with the termination of your employment here
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as in settled
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
your choice of college could determine the rest of your life
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Recent Examples of determined
Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Officer secured the firearm, which was later determined to be unloaded, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Accumulation can also depend on the type of flake, which is determined by the temperature within the cloud where the snow forms, Wasula says.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Despite the scrutiny, John was determined to live as an ordinary New Yorker — often biking through the city and carving out his own professional path by launching George magazine, which ran from 1995 to 2001.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
Officer secured the firearm, which was later determined to be unloaded, police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
Within a couple of hours, the celebration was mostly over, but some diehards were determined to stretch it far into the night.
—ABC News, 23 Feb. 2026
Accumulation can also depend on the type of flake, which is determined by the temperature within the cloud where the snow forms, Wasula says.
—Stephanie Pappas, Scientific American, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determined
Adjective
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The mission of the MLB Players Association remains resolute, even after the sudden resignation of its longtime leader, Tony Clark.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The team had seen roughly 90 children, including an experienced young actor, but de Araújo was resolute.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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But others, where relentless, shelter-soaking rain is the aggressor, are no less vivid and terrifying, amplified by the rattling, percussive intensity of extraordinary sound design by Lena Esquenazi, Valeria Mancheva and Antonio Porem.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2026
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Since her inaugural awards-season appearance at the 2024 Golden Globes, Jenner has developed a red carpet presence as relentless as any studio campaign.—
Daniel Rodgers,
Vogue,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some have decided that AI is either simply fake (this is not the experience of the software engineers now using it at remarkable scale), while others have substantive qualms about its impact on culture, politics, and labor that seem to be captured in support for local opposition to data centers.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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The couple joined the fight and decided a baby would have to wait.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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With bullpen spots available, Chafin figured this would be the best opportunity to break camp with a team.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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With Russia still banned, this figured to be the year another nation would take over.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The rooms Each of the 11 rooms and two suites is individually decorated, some in bold blues and whites, to reflect the ocean beyond, with elegant colonial-style furnishings that mirror the origins of its founding English owners.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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More research is needed to confirm the potential effects of these exercises and to inform clinical recommendations, the researchers concluded.—
Julia Sullivan,
Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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He was advised to refrain from directly contacting district students and staff until the investigation concluded.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, losses are mounting on the frontlines, and millions of people who have fled as refugees have now settled abroad.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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The vinegar breaks down odor-causing bacteria while baking soda absorbs musty smells that have settled deep into the fibers, giving the comforter a better chance of coming out truly clean rather than temporarily masked by the fragrance from the detergent.—
Farima Ferguson,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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On a rebuilding team, coming off a 119-loss season, Karros is intent on being part of the turnaround by playing 24-karat defense at the hot corner and becoming an offensive force — starting this season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
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And some legislative leaders are intent on rushing through reckless property-tax reductions that would gut the flow of funding to cities and counties.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Determined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determined. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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