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
Candidates don’t always honor their party’s endorsement and will sometimes advance to the August primary election, which officially determines the party nominee.
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Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2026
Each agency determines what work is essential or not.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
This decision, expected by mid-2026, determines whether institutional safeguards hold or whether the transmission mechanism shifts toward direct dismissal authority.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The micromold determines the final geometry.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The cross-section, remember, determines both production and annihilation efficiencies at earlier times.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
So if the Heat cannot land Antetokounmpo — or determines that the Bucks don’t like their package — please quickly pivot in the other direction.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s no single rule that determines who qualifies for tax relief.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Fear determines whether people seek care.
—Jesus Ruiz, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 4 Feb. 2026
Each agency determines what work is essential or not.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
This decision, expected by mid-2026, determines whether institutional safeguards hold or whether the transmission mechanism shifts toward direct dismissal authority.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The micromold determines the final geometry.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
The cross-section, remember, determines both production and annihilation efficiencies at earlier times.
—Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
So if the Heat cannot land Antetokounmpo — or determines that the Bucks don’t like their package — please quickly pivot in the other direction.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
There’s no single rule that determines who qualifies for tax relief.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Fear determines whether people seek care.
—Jesus Ruiz, STAT, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determines
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Amazon is spending heavily on marketing — even as the company shed 16,000 workers just days before the film’s release — possibly because Prime Video exec Mike Hopkins, the guy who ultimately decides marketing budgets for the streamer’s films, is known to lean conservative.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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Who decides to ask the questions, and who decides to write?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Some of that $370 billion in exports could be at risk if the EU chooses to buy those goods and products elsewhere.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Feb. 2026
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If Detroit chooses to waive a player to create a roster spot for Jenkins, Isaac Jones could be a likely candidate.—
Hunter Patterson,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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In a situation where a company finds substantiated evidence of either type of violation carried out by an indirect supplier, they are mandated to perform an ad hoc risk assessment of that body, too.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Feb. 2026
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Hearts are on course to upend the Old Firm duopoly that has held since 1985 — leading Celtic and Rangers by six points with 14 games remaining — and Wilson finds himself behind Pierre Kabore, Elton Kabangu, Claudio Braga and new signing Rogers Mato in the pecking order.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The world never ceases to produce grist for discussion.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
30 Dec. 2025
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Rithy has made several films about the Cambodian victims of the Khmer Rouge era, but here the focus seems to be on the crucible of disillusionment through which everyone must pass when the world ceases to cohere with our vision of it.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
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And as that low light settles in, my whole body shifts in spirit.—
Josh Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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After this brief stretch of colder weather, a steady warming trend is expected from Thursday through Sunday as the ridge of high pressure to our west slowly shifts east and settles over Texas.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Instead, the board opts for the happy-go-lucky concert attendee kicking back a beer or two as its foil to scary THC use.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Re-signing outside linebacker Odafe Oweh will be among the Chargers’ priorities, especially if pending free agent Khalil Mack opts for retirement.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Bride learns to view herself as a monster after a night of dancing at a club ends in violence, forcing the couple to hit the road, where they're tailed by a detective (played by Gyllenhaal's husband, Peter Sarsgaard), and his brilliant but long-suffering secretary (Penélope Cruz).—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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For the story’s first act, Raimi almost hints at romantic comedy—perhaps these two crazy kids will find some common ground while they’re stuck together, as Bradley learns to be a kinder boss and Linda figures out how to better stick up for herself.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Under the current proposal, the regulatory pathway could also be imposed on Healthy Rivers and Landscapes participants if the State Water Board concludes the voluntary approach is falling short.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The daytime talk show will end its run after its seventh season concludes in the fall.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Determines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determines. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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