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
The November matchup between Collins and Ossoff is expected to be one of the most competitive Senate contests in the country and could play a major role in determining the balance of power in Washington.
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Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 19 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
The challenge is no longer just distinguishing humans from AI, but determining who is responsible for an action.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.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
The distinction is in determining which slice of the work is irreplaceable and the main purview of humans, and which slices can be delegated to AI.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 June 2026
For local film and TV professionals, the cash rebate program’s efficiency and reliability will be key to determining the direction of the industry moving forward.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 June 2026
Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 19 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
The challenge is no longer just distinguishing humans from AI, but determining who is responsible for an action.
—Sean Lee, Forbes.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
The distinction is in determining which slice of the work is irreplaceable and the main purview of humans, and which slices can be delegated to AI.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 12 June 2026
For local film and TV professionals, the cash rebate program’s efficiency and reliability will be key to determining the direction of the industry moving forward.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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Engineers still need to examine the bridge design, inspection history, traffic loads, weather, material condition and measurement uncertainty before deciding whether to repair, restrict traffic or close a bridge.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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The market was not suddenly deciding that Novo Nordisk was a bad business.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Researchers are still figuring this out, but there’s one interesting theory.—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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Normally Wednesday would have been Brayan Bello’s turn to take the mound, but with the struggling Red Sox right-hander figuring things out in Triple-A, the club will instead hand the ball to an up-and-coming rookie.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Another problem is the difficulty older Americans have in finding new jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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In the 10th minute, Neil El Aynaoui pilfered the ball from Ryan Christie, then nearly capitalized on the ensuing counterattack, finding free space in front of an open net but overrunning Azzedine Ounahi’s cross.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Fans can also pick up souvenir maps when stopping at the attraction this summer.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
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Things to do along the Little Parkway Southern Living recommends stopping at several of the High Country’s most popular attractions, including Grandfather Mountain, where visitors can cross the Mile High Swinging Bridge, explore the Wilson Center for Nature Discovery and access nearby trails.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
16 June 2026
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After settling along India’s west coast, many Parsis built their lives as merchants in bustling ports.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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That challenges our previous assumption that plague spillover was a side effect of people taking up farming and settling in permanent villages and towns, living closer to each other and to an assortment of animals (and their fleas).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2026
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Yet judging a cruise ship purely by its exterior misses the point.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Not a great look, judging by responses to posts of the moment by Barstool Sports and NY Post Sports.—
Debbie Day,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 June 2026
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McCarthy doesn’t paint Alex and Ethan as perfect allies or perfect victims, instead choosing to explore the shortcomings in their friendship through mostly gender-neutral growing pains.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
19 June 2026
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Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
19 June 2026
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His 3-year-old son Sonny is learning to swing a fat plastic bat, all while working on his launch angle.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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On April 18, 2025, immigration officers went to the Milwaukee County courthouse after learning Flores-Ruiz had reentered the country illegally and was scheduled to appear before Dugan for a hearing in a state battery case.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 June 2026
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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