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
Louisville Metro officials are now determining local zoning rules to accommodate these new facilities, with a proposal to allow them in downtown without special permits.
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Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has some resources for determining this measurement, which is called the Base Flood Elevation, or BFE.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
When determining who to accept, a school will first look at all students who marked it as their first choice on their applications.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Slavik argued that this pattern should weigh heavily in determining the music mogul’s sentence.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Which team controls the strike zone better could go a long way in determining this series.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Steps by Health Goal Health goals play a critical role in determining your ideal number of steps.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Who should numerous people and companies credit for determining how to make money online?
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 26 Sep. 2025
The film centers on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek), who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their atrocities and finds himself in a complex battle of wits with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), Hitler’s right-hand man.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has some resources for determining this measurement, which is called the Base Flood Elevation, or BFE.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
When determining who to accept, a school will first look at all students who marked it as their first choice on their applications.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Slavik argued that this pattern should weigh heavily in determining the music mogul’s sentence.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Which team controls the strike zone better could go a long way in determining this series.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Steps by Health Goal Health goals play a critical role in determining your ideal number of steps.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Who should numerous people and companies credit for determining how to make money online?
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 26 Sep. 2025
The film centers on American psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Rami Malek), who is tasked with determining whether Nazi prisoners are fit to stand trial for their atrocities and finds himself in a complex battle of wits with former Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring (Russell Crowe), Hitler’s right-hand man.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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International pressure on Israel to end the war is increasing, with a growing list of countries deciding recently to recognize Palestinian statehood, which Israel rejects.—
WAFAA SHURAFA,
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
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Despite being a relatively small division within the network, Access Hollywood’s tip led NBC to examine the material, ultimately deciding to release the tape.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Clarke, like Byfield, spent a couple of pro seasons figuring things out.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Royals tried playing him in left field in conjunction with fellow second baseman Michael Massey, figuring the two could split their time at both positions.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Iamaleava piloted an offense that looked reborn, finding 42 reasons to believe again.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Culinary skills aside, he’s proven a quick study finding who the power brokers are here and has been working closely with them.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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That suit, which Lukenbill’s attorneys Brad Carroll and Michael Laino filed July 11, was primarily concerned with stopping efforts by the city to limit occupancy at the bar.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chappell Roan’s new hair color Based on reviews of the New York shows, KC audiences should expect show-stopping moments, a new hair color for the famous redhead, an emotional speech of thanks and perhaps a special guest.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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Farmingdale, New York — After a weekend of absolute bedlam at Bethpage, the dust is settling on an extraordinary Ryder Cup competition.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Buckeyes unexpectedly trailed Washington 3-0 late in the second quarter and were one stop away from settling for a field goal, which would’ve caused Husky Stadium to erupt.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Talk about judging a book by its cover.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those lessons are more urgent than ever, as AI takes over tasks but leaves us with the harder, more important work – deciding, judging, being accountable.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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So much so, eventually Hamblin ended up choosing the second and third pours of whiskey for us, instead of Gandano.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Birth parents frequently cite financial hardship as one of their primary reasons for choosing adoption.—
Nicole Chung,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The line in Swift's song and The Life of a Showgirl's cover art appears to be inspired by a Victorian-era painting that depicts the scene in Hamlet when Ophelia goes crazy and falls into a stream and drowns after learning Hamlet killed her father.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Whether kids are learning tricks, competing with friends, or just marveling at the floating string, ZipString delivers the perfect mix of science, wonder and fun.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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