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
By finding your allies, defining the goals and determining working integration states, any IT department can successfully migrate its IT and improve its digital sovereignty.
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Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Investment bankers and takeover artists took a leading role in determining which companies would be sold, merged, or broken apart.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
The readiness of each vehicle, along with Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket and Blue Moon lander, will go a long way toward determining the schedule and content of NASA’s Artemis III mission in low-Earth orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
After determining what this signature would look like, Vicente and colleagues searched through data gathered by LIGO and its fellow gravitational wave detectors, KAGRA (Kamioka Gravitational Wave Detector) and Virgo, focusing on 28 of the clearest signals from merging black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Mecklenburg County is responsible for determining the assessed value of every parcel of land and every building within its borders.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
While some filers may be able to complete the form themselves, determining which penalties are eligible for a claim may require a tax professional.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The steps taken in the hours and days after receiving that notice can play a major role in determining how much income is protected, and, ultimately, whether the situation worsens or becomes more manageable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In its defense, the government suggested ChatGPT was responsible for determining what constituted DEI, not the DOGE employees.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Investment bankers and takeover artists took a leading role in determining which companies would be sold, merged, or broken apart.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
The readiness of each vehicle, along with Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket and Blue Moon lander, will go a long way toward determining the schedule and content of NASA’s Artemis III mission in low-Earth orbit.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
After determining what this signature would look like, Vicente and colleagues searched through data gathered by LIGO and its fellow gravitational wave detectors, KAGRA (Kamioka Gravitational Wave Detector) and Virgo, focusing on 28 of the clearest signals from merging black holes.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 15 May 2026
Mecklenburg County is responsible for determining the assessed value of every parcel of land and every building within its borders.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
While some filers may be able to complete the form themselves, determining which penalties are eligible for a claim may require a tax professional.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 15 May 2026
The steps taken in the hours and days after receiving that notice can play a major role in determining how much income is protected, and, ultimately, whether the situation worsens or becomes more manageable.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 14 May 2026
In its defense, the government suggested ChatGPT was responsible for determining what constituted DEI, not the DOGE employees.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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Because teams are deciding whether to devote millions of dollars and precious roster spots to occasionally unreliable males in their early twenties, much of a scout’s work is akin to investigative reporting.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The former Huskies’ star went off for a game-high 32 points, 11 rebounds and six assists to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves, 139-109, in the deciding Game 6 Friday night to clinch a spot in the Western Conference Finals against Oklahoma City.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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Hannah Neeleman and her husband, Daniel, look like average beaming newlyweds, young parents fake-posing with margaritas and figuring things out.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The defensive effort and quality has been extraordinary, but that’s never before stopped Brunson from figuring it out over the course of a playoff series.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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For Yeon, the decision to revisit zombies wasn’t about retreading familiar ground but finding the right vessel for exploring modern anxieties.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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The next step is finding a place to meet in the middle and clarify what’s unsaid or unclear on both sides.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Higher gas prices and airfare aren't stopping 45 million Americans from traveling for Memorial Day weekend in 2026, according to AAA's new forecast.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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There’s been no stopping Garcia in his last two starts.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Rent one from Sea Panarea to discover hidden coves, sea caves, and the nearby islets of Basiluzzo and Lisca before settling in for sunset Negronis at the see-and-be-seen Bar del Porto.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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Others are settling for unpaid roles.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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Journalists from the American networks were there, but also, judging from the languages spoken, from many European countries as well.—
Melissa Bell,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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This study found that people may be judging you more harshly.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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How to handle it safely For dogs that only graze occasionally, the main precaution should be choosing safe locations.—
Diana Bocco,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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By choosing investment banking, an industry almost entirely based in Manhattan, students were expressing a predilection for its unique lifestyle and consumption options.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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Courses now need to be equivalent to one another, so that a student at one school will be learning something similar to a student at a different school.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Once the set was built, anchors, producers, directors and photographers spent weeks rehearsing and learning how to navigate the virtual environment.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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