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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5
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
The investigators found that Tarrant County Jail personnel acted in accordance with jail policies after determining Phillips was in medical distress.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Sacramento County coroner’s officials had not yet positively identified McClintic and were determining what caused the man’s death.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
O’Shea supported the stance that a child’s behavior is key in determining how to react to high temperatures.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Only cash assistance for income maintenance or long-term institutional care is considered when determining public-charge inadmissibility.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
To solve this conundrum and to discover if dark matter could be governed by a fifth, thus far unknown fundamental force, researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) set about determining if dark matter falls into cosmic gravity wells on vast scales just as ordinary matter does.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
County Clerk Rachelle Evans rejected the petition after determining some of the signature collectors weren't Arkansas residents.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Barton’s story bears a striking resemblance to the narrative outlined in Corcoran’s legal claim and suggests the franchise was enjoying demonstrable success at a time that could be critical to determining if and how much she is owed.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
This sparked an investigation by the NBA, with the league determining Rozier did not violate NBA rules.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Sacramento County coroner’s officials had not yet positively identified McClintic and were determining what caused the man’s death.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
O’Shea supported the stance that a child’s behavior is key in determining how to react to high temperatures.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
Only cash assistance for income maintenance or long-term institutional care is considered when determining public-charge inadmissibility.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
To solve this conundrum and to discover if dark matter could be governed by a fifth, thus far unknown fundamental force, researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) set about determining if dark matter falls into cosmic gravity wells on vast scales just as ordinary matter does.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
County Clerk Rachelle Evans rejected the petition after determining some of the signature collectors weren't Arkansas residents.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Nov. 2025
Barton’s story bears a striking resemblance to the narrative outlined in Corcoran’s legal claim and suggests the franchise was enjoying demonstrable success at a time that could be critical to determining if and how much she is owed.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
This sparked an investigation by the NBA, with the league determining Rozier did not violate NBA rules.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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Still, the toll of deciding to sit Curry on some nights for rest weighs on him.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Following the public comment period which ended Thursday, the TCEQ will respond to the concerns in writing before deciding whether to issue a permit that would allow the project to move forward.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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Though the Raptors must develop players behind and in support of their stars, this version of the team doesn’t work without those stars figuring this out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Two returnees figuring prominently in the rotation are juniors Aidan Burke (a 6-3 guard) and Cade Pendleton (a 6-10 forward).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Rutgers-Eagleton’s mid-October survey mirrored that trend, finding 42 percent of voters viewed Sherrill favorably and 45 percent unfavorably, while Ciattarelli’s numbers were 41 percent favorable and 47 percent unfavorable.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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And with 23andMe filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, her chances of finding any additional siblings may be dwindling.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Federal judge Julia Kobick in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction stopping the Administration from enforcing the policy against Orr and six other individual plaintiffs in April.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Now, a passenger aircraft that can complete make the journey without stopping is in the final stages of construction, Qantas announced on Friday, releasing first images of the plane as it is assembled.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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At the same time, the auto club warned that with autumn settling in, drivers should be extra alert for traffic hazards that include shorter days with diminished daylight, slick roads with rain, morning fog that limits visibility and deer, which may run across roadways.—
Frank Witsil,
Freep.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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In 1970, Godchaux left the South and traveled out west, settling in San Francisco.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Michael, the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic, looks likely to be expanded across two features, judging by the latest comments from Lionsgate execs.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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Beyond acting, Parker has a wine label in partnership with a company called Invivo, is judging the 2025 Booker Prize contest and works with the States Project, an advocacy group focused on advancing Democrat issues and candidates at the state level.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.—
Nancy LeBrun,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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But that goes back to choosing whether to make the right decision or the wrong.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Nov. 2025
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For example, when a manager gives feedback to a team member, Cisco's learning platform will combine that feedback with other data points, such as the employee's skills profile, to generate personalized learning recommendations.—
Kelly Jones,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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So did laws and court rulings that followed — barring Black men from the militia, barring Black adults from juries, barring Black children from learning alongside white children in public schools, and barring racial intermarriage.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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