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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as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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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
But determining how long to keep the money in the account will require some work, as each saver's goals are different.
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Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
If multiple fires are burning at once, real-time data is crucial to determining response.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The work was determining whether the discount reflected permanent damage or temporary confusion.
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Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The California State Auditor conducted a report on evidence supporting the RTO order last year and found that the order was issued without determining beforehand the amount of office space needed to accommodate in-person work four days per week or the associated costs.
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Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The California Highway Patrol has not confirmed if the heat played a role in their death, and is waiting for an autopsy by the Shasta County Coroner before determining their cause of death.
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Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The result of the match could go a long way toward determining which team sits atop the group next week.
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Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
As development advances, software platforms such as Hivemind are expected to play a critical role in determining how effectively autonomous aircraft operate alongside human pilots.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
When determining the durability of baby sunglasses, consider the materials of both the frame and the lenses.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
If multiple fires are burning at once, real-time data is crucial to determining response.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The work was determining whether the discount reflected permanent damage or temporary confusion.
—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
The California State Auditor conducted a report on evidence supporting the RTO order last year and found that the order was issued without determining beforehand the amount of office space needed to accommodate in-person work four days per week or the associated costs.
—
Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
The California Highway Patrol has not confirmed if the heat played a role in their death, and is waiting for an autopsy by the Shasta County Coroner before determining their cause of death.
—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
The result of the match could go a long way toward determining which team sits atop the group next week.
—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
As development advances, software platforms such as Hivemind are expected to play a critical role in determining how effectively autonomous aircraft operate alongside human pilots.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 June 2026
When determining the durability of baby sunglasses, consider the materials of both the frame and the lenses.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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In deciding to be cautious in handling two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return to action for the first time since August 2023 by skipping his turn in the rotation, the Rays put some extra work on their relievers by designating Saturday as a bullpen game.
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But being heard is not the same as being placed in the position of deciding between parents.
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Warsh may be figuring that by the end of summer, the prices of gasoline and other energy products will drop much further.
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When figuring income, be careful with Social Security benefits.
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But the recent action on Anthropic, as well as asking OpenAI to limit its own newest model, comes after experts have fretted for months that Mythos could pose a security risk by giving hackers and other bad actors access to AI capable of finding and exploiting vulnerabilities exceptionally quickly.
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Good luck finding more than a few sad options hidden in a back corner at your local salon.
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And the heat’s not stopping anytime soon.
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Video shows how chase led to deadly crash Instead of stopping, the purple car accelerated and sped through a red light, according to video from Joel’s dashboard camera.
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Residents gathered Friday in Piute County as the Cottonwood Fire pushed closer, with flames visible in the distance and smoke settling across the valley, to hear updates and discuss emergency response plans, CNN affiliate KSTU reported.
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Breezy and dry conditions will continue across this portion of the West this weekend; however, cooler temperatures will be settling in.
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And as of now, the TCA doesn’t want to appear compromised by accepting sponsorship from the very networks and streamers it’s supposed to be impartially judging.
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Everybody is judging them – even more so in 2026, since referees are wearing cameras on their temples, so the viewing public can see the game from their point of view.
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On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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Websites like AirHelp can assist you in learning what you’re entitled to based on your itinerary, and in claiming the compensation you’re owed.
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This revival finds new power in the intimate story of a family learning to love again set against one of the most consequential moments of the twentieth century, as the Nazi regime rises to power and authoritarianism encroaches on daily life.
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