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 national herd size isn't the only factor that determines what beef costs at the grocery store.
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ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Last year, given the same week off as the Play-In Tournament determines the seventh and eighth seeds in each conference, the Lakers suffered a lopsided 117-95 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first-round series.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
If the judge determines the drug records are necessary, Duncan asked for a protective order limiting their release only to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts, and Woods' defense team.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
If the judge determines the drug records are necessary, Duncan asked for a protective order limiting their release only to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts and Woods’ defense team.
—Mike Schneider, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Accreditation determines whether colleges meet basic standards of quality and, crucially, whether their students can access federal financial aid.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.
—Uché Blackstock, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026
His readiness conference, which determines if both parties in a case are ready for an upcoming court hearing, is scheduled for April 23, according to court documents.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Natural gas, which determines 70% to 90% of the cost of producing nitrogen fertilizer, has seen a 20% drop in production due to the war and price increases up to 70%.
—Aya S. Chacar, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Last year, given the same week off as the Play-In Tournament determines the seventh and eighth seeds in each conference, the Lakers suffered a lopsided 117-95 home loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their first-round series.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
If the judge determines the drug records are necessary, Duncan asked for a protective order limiting their release only to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts, and Woods' defense team.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
If the judge determines the drug records are necessary, Duncan asked for a protective order limiting their release only to prosecutors, law enforcement officers, state experts and Woods’ defense team.
—Mike Schneider, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Accreditation determines whether colleges meet basic standards of quality and, crucially, whether their students can access federal financial aid.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026
But what happens outside the clinic often determines whether that plan succeeds.
—Uché Blackstock, STAT, 15 Apr. 2026
His readiness conference, which determines if both parties in a case are ready for an upcoming court hearing, is scheduled for April 23, according to court documents.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Natural gas, which determines 70% to 90% of the cost of producing nitrogen fertilizer, has seen a 20% drop in production due to the war and price increases up to 70%.
—Aya S. Chacar, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determines
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Elle Fanning stars as Margo Millet, an aspiring writer who decides to make money fast via OnlyFans; Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman play her parents, a former Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
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Chandler Levack‘s new film is structured like a Russian nesting doll of roommate stories, as the two girls are confronted by a guidance counselor who decides to tell them another story of freshman year roommates who didn’t get along at first.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors want jurors to hear about the potentially damning nugget if Weinstein chooses to take the stand at his retrial.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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When someone chooses to spend time with you, that choice forecloses other possibilities.—
Oluwaseun Damilola Sanwoolu,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2026
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The narrative begins shortly after September 11th, when Cukor finds himself among the first troops on the ground in Afghanistan.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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Fluoride exposure from drinking water during childhood has no impact on IQ in adolescence or adulthood, a new study published Monday finds.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Officials discussed both diplomatic and economic measures their countries could implement now and after the fighting ceases to help secure the shipping route, according to NPR's Fatima Al-Kassab.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a different scenario, assigned a probability of 60%, the conflict ceases at the end of this month and oil prices fall quickly.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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The agreement to restore the flag settles the lawsuit.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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While the daily hustle is just beginning for many, evidenced by the amount of foot traffic spotted passing by through the glass windows of the hotel’s restaurant, Jeff Peterson settles in to momentarily enjoy the Hornets’ metamorphosis and enthusiasm engulfing the franchise.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tied with a Bow Jessica Williams opts for a monochrome white 'fit at the Shrinking event during the 2026 PaleyFest in Los Angeles on April 7.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Put through reasonable paces, the Defender 110 X-Dynamic SE transitions from street driving to natural obstacles with aplomb, whether the operator allows the onboard computer systems to choose the driving mode or opts for manual choice.—
John Scott Lewinski,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2026
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The duo learns to juggle, learn pottery, and play golf through the Stargate.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Despite Mike’s attempts to prevent it, Tyler learns that Mike ruined the surprise not one minute into dinner service.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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The women were informed that filming for season five was to be paused until production’s investigation, which is separate from the law enforcement investigation, concludes.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Determines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determines. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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