1
as in decides
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
a three-member panel will determine the case
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2
as in chooses
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
trying to determine which direction we were facing
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as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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as in ceases
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 settles
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 determines
This Is Where the Serpent Lives is a systems novel about who gets to have ambition in the first place in a country where a person’s caste still determines so much of the course of their lives.
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Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The report by the city auditor’s office found that there are gaps in how the city assesses costs, collects data and determines successful outcomes for unsheltered residents.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Under Law 4 of the International Football Association Board, covering what players are allowed to wear during a match and adopted by FIFA, historical symbols or references could be prohibited if FIFA determines they could be interpreted as political.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Your mood determines that stuff.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
The exploit works by disrupting the deletion of verdicts—a determination within the nf_tables framework that determines if a packet matches a rule calling for a certain action to be performed.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
The general election determines officeholders for statewide positions, including for the Georgia governor and lieutenant governor, both of which have no incumbents running.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The ratio of sand, silt, and clay determines the soil's texture.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
The Texas Education Agency determines which students meet CCMR criteria through 10 different categories in total.
—Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
The report by the city auditor’s office found that there are gaps in how the city assesses costs, collects data and determines successful outcomes for unsheltered residents.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
Under Law 4 of the International Football Association Board, covering what players are allowed to wear during a match and adopted by FIFA, historical symbols or references could be prohibited if FIFA determines they could be interpreted as political.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
Your mood determines that stuff.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
The exploit works by disrupting the deletion of verdicts—a determination within the nf_tables framework that determines if a packet matches a rule calling for a certain action to be performed.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026
The general election determines officeholders for statewide positions, including for the Georgia governor and lieutenant governor, both of which have no incumbents running.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The ratio of sand, silt, and clay determines the soil's texture.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026
The Texas Education Agency determines which students meet CCMR criteria through 10 different categories in total.
—Samuel O’Neal 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determines
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Studios will also be required to notify the DGA if an employer decides to license a director’s work to train a generative AI system to create new work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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In the second step, a machine learning algorithm decides how to best combine the strength estimates with other information about the teams.—
Achim Zeileis,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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That is, the person who chooses a gratifying activity in the present moment is correct in relation to their current desires, but wrong about their future ones.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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And in the Season 2 finale, Hank chooses to his wipe his memory clean.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
16 June 2026
Verb
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As a result, any DNA that finds its way inside the cell has the potential to become intermingled with the genome and be incorporated permanently.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
16 June 2026
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At the same time, the process of Jessie navigating the pros and cons of consumer tech finds this franchise at its best.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
16 June 2026
Verb
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In the company of Charlie and Catherine, Leonora ceases to feel like herself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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With a simple pair of black flats and a light sweater draped over her shoulders, her light blue satin slip dress ceases to be reserved for special occasions.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Clouds will gradually increase overnight as a cold front settles south toward the Red River.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Stick with alcohol-free, subtle formulas so the scent settles into the fabric rather than shouts from it.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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Unwilling to answer questions from local law enforcement at a hospital, Joaquin opts to stay off the radar.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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At the same time, Simone opts for a subtler tactic, setting a trap for her predominantly white audience.—
Wesley Morris,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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The main takeaway is, of course, what Tom learns about Evan, and how that squares with his primary motivation of protecting his son.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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This is something Tom might want to find out before Bechir (Kevin Carroll), who was willing to shoot Ruth to save his child from the horrors of Widow’s Bay, learns the truth about Evan.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Live coverage on Fox News Channel kicks off Wednesday, June 24th and concludes on Sunday, July 5th, with correspondents and anchors stationed at the National Mall, Liberty State Park, Philadelphia, Mount Rushmore and Teddy Roosevelt’s Presidential Library, among others venues.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
16 June 2026
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The study concludes that continued monitoring and removal efforts will be necessary to prevent further expansion into sensitive ecosystems.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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“Determines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determines. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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