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
Officers responding to the initial call made no arrests after determining that no crime was committed, Mejia said.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Physical fitness, the body's ability to function properly, and the absence of disease are important factors in determining health, as is one's emotional, mental, and social state.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
However, with credits, deductions, different tax brackets and a host of other things, determining what your taxable income actually is can be tricky.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Authorities are still determining how much money was raised and have opened a separate investigation into possible Medicaid fraud tied to unnecessary medical treatments.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
First, temperature is increasingly dominating precipitation in determining western water supplies.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Protein Digestibility and Bioavailability A key factor in determining the quality of a protein powder is protein digestibility.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
The numbers, often delayed because of the process of determining overdose deaths, were released this month based on information available March 1 by the federal National Vital Statistics System.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The Withdrawal Order Question One of the most critical decisions pre-retirees face is determining which accounts to draw from and in what sequence.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Physical fitness, the body's ability to function properly, and the absence of disease are important factors in determining health, as is one's emotional, mental, and social state.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
However, with credits, deductions, different tax brackets and a host of other things, determining what your taxable income actually is can be tricky.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Authorities are still determining how much money was raised and have opened a separate investigation into possible Medicaid fraud tied to unnecessary medical treatments.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
First, temperature is increasingly dominating precipitation in determining western water supplies.
—Imtiaz Rangwala, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2026
Protein Digestibility and Bioavailability A key factor in determining the quality of a protein powder is protein digestibility.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 1 Apr. 2026
The numbers, often delayed because of the process of determining overdose deaths, were released this month based on information available March 1 by the federal National Vital Statistics System.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The Withdrawal Order Question One of the most critical decisions pre-retirees face is determining which accounts to draw from and in what sequence.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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Global firms consider enforcement regimes when deciding where to locate research, production, and scaling operations.—
Laura Peter,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even experienced players can misread a pitch by inches, which makes deciding whether to challenge even more difficult.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some of it is figuring it out as the game goes on, finding hitters’ weaknesses and knowing how to match that.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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And some have backed off from a legal fight altogether and sold their refund rights to investment firms, often at a deep discount, figuring that getting something is better than risk getting nothing.—
Alison Graham Larson,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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In an increasingly digital world, church leaders say many are seeking deeper connection--and finding it during Holy Week.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Gluting committed after finding that fit at Oklahoma.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Brooke Bereuter was masterful in goal for Grapevine shutting out Argyle (18-4-3) until the shootout, including stopping a key penalty kick in the first half.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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And on Monday, March 30, the court upheld the stay, effectively stopping any chance that the execution would happen as scheduled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But nobody seemed bothered Saturday night by the new stadium’s location, or by the work left to be done finishing it, or by the long delay realizing this night, or even by settling for a draw.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Joan asked, settling in beside them with a glass of white wine.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Now, the fallacy of judging by effort spent is reversing into a criterion of genuine value.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sky won’t be judging SNL on its overnight ratings.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Sleep divorce simply means couples choosing to sleep in separate beds or bedrooms.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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These funky new qLDPC codes come in many forms, and choosing which one to use typically involves a tradeoff.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years spent learning the craft gave Jovy insight into how ideas travel through culture and how messages resonate across communities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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