determines

verb

present tense third-person singular of determine
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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3
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort we failed to determine the answer to the riddle

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4
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 Operational value creation is what is left, and in a cycle concentrated below $1 billion, the quality of the separation is what determines the return. — Miki Kapoor, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Each establishment determines the experiences offered to Inside members and his or her plus-one. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Luminate determines the Top 30 qualifying podcasts among all eligible ones based on a list of criteria, including audience reach and engagement, revenue and chart rankings, using direct data from platforms. — Peter White, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026 Development creates anatomy, which determines local physiology. — Subramaniam C. Krishnan, STAT, 28 Sep. 2026 Democrats serious about climate change should support active management tools before wildfire determines what these landscapes look like for generations. — Chris Edwards, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 Though Best Original Song can seem impenetrable, as the Music Branch that determines the shortlist and nominees for the category has its own insular politics, Swift has inched her way closer to a nomination with every song she’s written for a film. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 26 Sep. 2026 The precision with which BBN determines this quantity rivals, though does not yet exceed, that of the CMB. — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026 The Platte County Sheriff’s Office has indicated that no update about Zahnd’s death will be provided until the coroner’s office determines his cause of death. — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determines
  1. decides
  2. chooses
  3. finds
  4. ceases
  5. settles
  6. opts
  7. learns
  8. concludes
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  • Cybersecurity specialist Daniel Kellner (Josh O’Connor) decides to turn whistleblower upon discovering that the US government has been suppressing evidence of extra-terrrestrial life, as part of a cover-up that goes back decades.
    — Tom Bailey, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Then Sean moves away and grows up to become a spy who, after wrapping up a mission involving smuggling a nuclear warhead for reasons unknown, decides to pay an impromptu visit to his tweenage buddies.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of decides
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  • In that case, however Taylor & Byrne chooses to handle her will be an advantage to Cathcarts.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Rice chooses us, just as Lestat chooses those who are privileged or cursed enough to become his companions instead of merely his victims.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of chooses
Verb
  • But when the 17-year-old Russian returns what seems like moments later with a solution to significantly advance the theories outlined in the paper, the professor finds himself with a new research partner.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Pi-o immediately packs his bags, and finds the church on the front of the postcard.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of finds
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  • There is a point beyond which the scale of a threat or a danger ceases to scare us.
    — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, New Yorker, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The audience ceases to be a destination for your voice and becomes the structure that shapes it.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of ceases
Verb
  • As the heat settles in, fire crews are remaining on high alert, particularly as vegetation becomes increasingly dry this late in the year.
    — Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Once your wager settles, BetMGM will credit your account with $150 in Bonus Bets.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of settles
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  • Prepared daily with whole milk, Greek yogurt and kaffir, Nudes’ product opts for toppings like pistachio and baklava crisp over sugary candy or sprinkles, Solonin said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Graham, a gluten-free baker who often opts for Bob’s Red Mill’s Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour, also suggests leaving something small.
    — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of opts
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  • For example, a tutoring service where the AI adapts to how a student learns.
    — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026
  • With Ted, Keeley and Rebecca in her office, Alice learns that Ted has asked to be demoted to assistant manager, handing her the head coach job for the women’s team.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of learns
Verb
  • The book somewhat provocatively concludes after 1976 with a penultimate chapter on protest in the art world and an ultimate chapter on horizons for the future, along with a smart sharp epilogue.
    — Anna Kornbluh, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The video concludes with André and his securtiy walking away from Hanks and his posse.
    — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of concludes

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“Determines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determines. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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