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 fine print that determines your actual outcome gets written.
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Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Tarrant County Medical Examiner and Death Certificate Records The Tarrant County Medical Examiner handles identification of the deceased and determines the official cause and manner of death.
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William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Harry's spokesman said Monday that an assessment by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, or Ravec, which determines security provisions for senior royals and other public figures had not yet taken place.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And that determines how far away spectators must be.
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Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 June 2026
It is based on a process known as topology optimization, which is a computational method that determines the most efficient material placement.
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Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The Home Sauna Installation Process Choose your type and location first since that determines electrical, ventilation and permit requirements.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Tarrant County Medical Examiner and Death Certificate Records The Tarrant County Medical Examiner handles identification of the deceased and determines the official cause and manner of death.
—
William Jones,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Harry's spokesman said Monday that an assessment by the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, or Ravec, which determines security provisions for senior royals and other public figures had not yet taken place.
—
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
And that determines how far away spectators must be.
—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
28 June 2026
It is based on a process known as topology optimization, which is a computational method that determines the most efficient material placement.
—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
25 June 2026
The Home Sauna Installation Process Choose your type and location first since that determines electrical, ventilation and permit requirements.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determines
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Michelle, who is smarting from Jesse and Lacy’s visible affection, decides to go full Coyote Ugly on the bar.
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If a corporation decides to pursue innovation outsourcing, a key consideration is to be transparent with your VC partner.
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Even still, no matter whether a rider chooses to lay their head in a hotel or a tent, anyone who's spent the day enjoying the open road covered by State Farm Insurance will rest far easier that night.
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Whether Weiss chooses to acknowledge the standings or not, the NL East race has become one of baseball's most compelling second-half storylines.
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In addition, a 2024 CDCR report finds that people who spent a year or longer in a fire camp have lower recidivism rates compared to fire camp-eligible individuals who did not participate in fire camps.
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Across Alto Adige, Trentino and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, sauvignon blanc finds a delicious middle ground.
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This is not only devastating because Aang appears fatally injured, but because if an Avatar dies in the Avatar State, the entire cycle of Avatar reincarnation ceases and the earth’s balance is forever lost.
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What is surprising—indeed, almost shocking—is when a particular fashion ceases to change.
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Which frontier model wins, which lab pulls ahead, which assistant the market finally settles on, none of it is easy to predict.
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Before My Morning Jacket settles into San Francisco for an October residency, frontman Jim James is turning inward.
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When Emily opts for the former, someone asks her to name her biggest regret.
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For red carpet-ready glow, the Marty Supreme actress opts for a radiance-boosting primer.
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Sensors read a physiological signal, feed it back in real time, and the user learns to nudge it in a calmer direction.
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Junior talent now learns strategy earlier while AI handles repetitive production, giving humans more space for taste, storytelling and relationships.
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Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today’s newsletter.
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Downtown Sacramento was awash in Dodger blue as thousands of fans poured into the capital city for a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the A’s that concludes Wednesday.
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“Determines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determines. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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