1
as in deciding
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 figuring
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 finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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4
as in stopping
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 settling
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 determining
Businesses worldwide are determining what to do and what will happen with these tariffs in place, and motorsport series such as Formula One are no different.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Although some board members did refuse to parole anyone with a moderate or high risk score before the law took effect, the state’s parole board had much more discretion in determining when a prisoner was released, former board members said.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 10 Apr. 2025
The answers to those questions will go a long way toward determining who will walk away from Saturday’s event with the victory.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Understanding the impact any budget resolution will have on the federal budget is essential when determining whether federal tax reform can occur during the 2025 taxable year.
—Lynn Mucenski Keck, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Universities often include home equity in determining how much families can contribute.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
With benefit offerings affecting how well a business attracts potential employees and retains current ones, determining the right selection of perks directly impacts the workforce a company is able to cultivate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Improve your credit score Except in a handful of states, insurers are allowed to consider a driver’s credit score when determining their premiums.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto has provided some clues.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Although some board members did refuse to parole anyone with a moderate or high risk score before the law took effect, the state’s parole board had much more discretion in determining when a prisoner was released, former board members said.
—Richard A. Webster, ProPublica, 10 Apr. 2025
The answers to those questions will go a long way toward determining who will walk away from Saturday’s event with the victory.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Understanding the impact any budget resolution will have on the federal budget is essential when determining whether federal tax reform can occur during the 2025 taxable year.
—Lynn Mucenski Keck, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Universities often include home equity in determining how much families can contribute.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
With benefit offerings affecting how well a business attracts potential employees and retains current ones, determining the right selection of perks directly impacts the workforce a company is able to cultivate.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Improve your credit score Except in a handful of states, insurers are allowed to consider a driver’s credit score when determining their premiums.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2025
While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto has provided some clues.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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With so many cruise lines and many more ships, deciding which cruise to book for your family’s next vacation can feel daunting.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are several considerations when deciding where to live and retire.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The case stemmed from a Groveland police officer in September 2020 stopping a Lyft car for speeding and tag lights that weren’t working.—
Jim Saunders,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2025
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What’s stopping organizations from reaping the benefits of AI right now?—
Jesse Todd,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The evacuation comes on the heels of Affleck settling his divorce from Jennifer Lopez on Monday.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.—
Peter Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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The organization, which has paid the tax since 1972, contends that its work is rooted in Catholic values and mission and that the state is unfairly judging what counts as religious activity.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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They are used to anonymous trolls on the internet judging their sons.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.—
Nick Miller,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Fans also speculate that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
24 Mar. 2025
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The machine learning aspect of this latest breakthrough focused primarily on detecting the presence of ink, not deciphering the characters or text.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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Applying sophisticated machine learning to this data, College Journey provides highly personalized recommendations for best-fit schools, creates dynamic week-by-week action plans, and identifies optimal strategies for maximizing financial aid and merit scholarships.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Former police chief Joe Chacon, who served in the role from 2021 to 2023, nixed a plan to do so after concluding that the sidewalks were too narrow and could not safely contain the swarms of people that flock to the area on weekends.—
Bianca Moreno-Paz,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Resistant to sacrifice, the country was concluding that intelligence, integrity and mastery of the issues were not enough for presidential success.—
Jonathan Alter,
TIME,
29 Dec. 2024
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Rubin, who died in 2016, was an American astronomer known for discovering dark matter.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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Since 1980, inspection laws and methods of inspection have gotten more stringent, resulting in building owners and the city’s Department of Buildings discovering more facade issues.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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