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
The high-risk events identified in NPR's analysis include multiple high-profile matches, such as the game that determines which team takes home third place in the World Cup, and the World Cup final.
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Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 June 2026
Triage — the systematic process of prioritizing patients by the severity of their condition — determines the length of the delay.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Tokens are the building blocks of data that a model reads, processes and generates, and their use determines costs for developers.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 June 2026
That data then determines the heights and colors for each of a set of 80 4-pixel-wide sprites arranged horizontally across the display, which act as pieces of wall.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Super Agent evaluates intermediate results, determines next actions and iterates toward closure across tasks such as specification understanding, RTL generation, verification planning, formal analysis, simulation, debug and design convergence.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This second parameter determines how many neutrinos can be created, the neutrino flux (the intensity of a stream), and how many gamma-rays are created.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Since not all companies think this way, entrepreneur Jordan Buich dedicates much of his time to fleshing out the infrastructure that determines how companies become understood, trusted, and valued by the market.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Huntley explained the scope and complexity determines how quickly decisions are made.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 4 June 2026
Triage — the systematic process of prioritizing patients by the severity of their condition — determines the length of the delay.
—Iyesatta Massaquoi Emeli, STAT, 2 June 2026
Tokens are the building blocks of data that a model reads, processes and generates, and their use determines costs for developers.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 2 June 2026
That data then determines the heights and colors for each of a set of 80 4-pixel-wide sprites arranged horizontally across the display, which act as pieces of wall.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
Super Agent evaluates intermediate results, determines next actions and iterates toward closure across tasks such as specification understanding, RTL generation, verification planning, formal analysis, simulation, debug and design convergence.
—Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
This second parameter determines how many neutrinos can be created, the neutrino flux (the intensity of a stream), and how many gamma-rays are created.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Since not all companies think this way, entrepreneur Jordan Buich dedicates much of his time to fleshing out the infrastructure that determines how companies become understood, trusted, and valued by the market.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Huntley explained the scope and complexity determines how quickly decisions are made.
—Laura Geller, CBS News, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determines
Verb
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Now, technology decides everything.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Deborah decides to pursue treatment after all, if only to buy enough time to work a little more.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
Verb
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In a variable annuity, the account owner chooses how the account is invested among funds offered by the insurer.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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As Season 2 unfolds, the two young couples will be tested and separated once again by forces beyond their control, as every clan chooses a side in the rebellion.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The start of the novel finds the family’s patriarch, Tomás, on the Irish peninsula with his son, Liam, engaged in a cartography expedition that is part of the greater Ordnance Survey of 1865 project.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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Fashionistas will rejoice at Zingara Vintage, which caters to serious collectors, with racks of Victorian pieces, 1950s cabana wear, and groovy 1970s denim, with prices that reflect the rarity of the choice finds.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 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
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Once delivery becomes observable, the human response layer ceases to be a black box.—
Judit Sharon,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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See how things look after the dust settles.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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From up here, San Sebastián gleams to the east, the sea stretches endlessly forward, and silence settles like an ancient cloak.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Apollo Gold adds green structural overlays, while the Shadow Red opts for black.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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The Surya tiny house avoids this and instead opts for a spacious single-floor interior that's well-suited to comfortable long-term living.—
Adam Williams
May 25,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
Verb
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And, soon, the OCFA crew learns that one of three storage tanks at the plant — one that contains the chemical methyl methacrylate, or MMA — is bulging.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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Elio and his friend work on a service project in a rural community, while Celi learns traditional medicine.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Verb
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After certification work concludes, Airbus will retrofit the aircraft to Qantas’ final commercial specifications ahead of delivery preparations.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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The trailer concludes with Reinsve entering the space as well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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“Determines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determines. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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