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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
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Ratatouille is a 2007 film that Bird wrote and directed about a young rat, Remy, who is determined to become a French chef.
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Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Lawyers there determined that Saldaño had an IQ of 74, within the range that could qualify him for not being executed.
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Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Adjective
Placide, who has announced this will be his final international tournament, seemed determined to end his career on a high note.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
Ratatouille is a 2007 film that Bird wrote and directed about a young rat, Remy, who is determined to become a French chef.
—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
Verb
Further investigation determined that the videos came from a hidden camera installed in one of the church's changing rooms and bathrooms.
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Ronn Blitzer , Tessa Hoyos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Lawyers there determined that Saldaño had an IQ of 74, within the range that could qualify him for not being executed.
—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determined
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England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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Four people have died and Kentucky’s governor declared a state of emergency after relentless thunderstorms unleashed deadly flash flooding.
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His most recent win in Las Vegas against Brunno Ferreira was decided in the first round, adding to his reputation as a relentless, precise fighter.
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With his children now grown, Love and his wife decided to sell the home, according to the real estate agency.
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The middle school team was seeking a coach, and Cassie decided to ask their mom to fill the role.
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Run It Like a Software Company The SaaS world figured this out a long time ago.
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Janamanchi figured some people would come for an ironic spectacle.
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Amazon‘s Wondery is aiming to amplify the game of Boardroom, the media company founded by NBA champion Kevin Durant and his business partner Rich Kleiman, under a wide-ranging deal.
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Things to do Menorca’s art scene dates from the 1960s when the Grupo Menorca founded the island’s first contemporary art gallery.
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In a report made public on Monday, the National Institute of Standards and Technology concluded the partial collapse of Champlain Towers South was triggered in early June 2021 when two connections between garage columns and the condominium’s pool deck failed.
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The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), aka the UK’s data protection watchdog, has now concluded a two-year investigation into the incident and has found that sensitive personal information was indeed deliberately misused.
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Follow live updates and coverage on the 2026 World Cup games as the field get settled before the knockout round begins.
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Peterson settled in, though, and went on to allow two runs over 5 2/3 innings in the Cubs’ 8-2 victory.
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The Kraken will now set their sights elsewhere, intent on continuing to be aggressive in their bid to add.
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Whether a court ever proves intent matters less than the lesson every European grid operator took from it.
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“Determined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determined. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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