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
Across industries, the topic of change management, not technology, determining who wins was widely discussed.
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Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Speaking at a press conference at DOJ headquarters in Washington, Blanche said that more than 500 DOJ lawyers and other personnel had spent the past 75 days reviewing potential material related to Epstein and determining what needed to be released under the law.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The attorney general’s office would ultimately be responsible for determining the validity of complaints.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit follows the city’s threshold for overnight freezing temperatures when determining when to stay open or closed, Williams said.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
Responsible surgeons will factor in a patient’s skin tone and age when determining if the lip lift is appropriate.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Amazon is determining and evaluating stores on a case-by-case basis, according to an Amazon spokesperson.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Looking ahead, Thompson and Jones explain how BAFTA Awards nominations will be key in determining just how many Oscar categories are actually competitive this year, given its international voting body that’s become increasingly similar to the Academy.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Mark Minevich, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Speaking at a press conference at DOJ headquarters in Washington, Blanche said that more than 500 DOJ lawyers and other personnel had spent the past 75 days reviewing potential material related to Epstein and determining what needed to be released under the law.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
The attorney general’s office would ultimately be responsible for determining the validity of complaints.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2026
Scientists have long believed that longevity is shaped by lifestyle choices; however, a new study reveals that genes may play a larger role in determining how long people live.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 29 Jan. 2026
The nonprofit follows the city’s threshold for overnight freezing temperatures when determining when to stay open or closed, Williams said.
—Dallas Morning News, 28 Jan. 2026
Responsible surgeons will factor in a patient’s skin tone and age when determining if the lip lift is appropriate.
—Jolene Edgar, Allure, 27 Jan. 2026
Amazon is determining and evaluating stores on a case-by-case basis, according to an Amazon spokesperson.
—Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Looking ahead, Thompson and Jones explain how BAFTA Awards nominations will be key in determining just how many Oscar categories are actually competitive this year, given its international voting body that’s become increasingly similar to the Academy.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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First and foremost, there may be big decisions around home, family, or your domestic life — like hosting a big gathering or deciding to move or renovate.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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Simply book your villa and let the concierge team handle the rest, from private flights and yacht charters to in-villa wine tastings and celebration-level planning—leaving you free to focus on the important things, like deciding which drink comes first.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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And the Rebels, after some early struggles, are suddenly figuring some things out, evidenced by a 10-point win at Utah State on Tuesday in a game they were projected to lose by 16.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lost amid the euphoria of the first relevant Sharks season in a good long while is the fact that this team is still a collection of kids figuring things out on the fly.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles pop-punk trio spends its seventh album wrestling with nostalgia, finding nuance and emotional complexity in their everyday grievances.—
Grace Robins-Somerville,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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While investigators interviewed hundreds of people connected to Plasse without finding her killer, the Chicopee Police Department became embroiled in scandal.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
30 Jan. 2026
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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States such as Minnesota should also look to civil law as a basis for stopping baleful and unlawful ICE tactics.—
Aziz Huq,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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By comparison, a dry arctic cold front moved across Central Texas late in the week, and frigid air is now settling into the region.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the world's highest court for settling disputes related to international athletics, will hear an appeal by American skeleton athlete Katie Uhlaender for a spot in the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Competition judging going forward will be conducted in part using artificial intelligence tools to capture the increasingly intricate tricks that action-sports athletes are trying these days.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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The judging controversy, however, incited a firestorm that was just getting started.—
Natasha O'Neill,
Vanity Fair,
26 Jan. 2026
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Now, the question of whether the US could again use force – or tactics like tariffs or sanctions – to strong-arm countries into choosing Washington’s interests over ties with China is a viable risk being evaluated in the region’s capitals.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The dramatic cover continues to guide the drama of the party, from Queen Charlotte (Golda Rosheuvel) choosing Benedict as her bachelor of the season to Eloise (Claudia Jessie) discovering her sister Hyacinth (Florence Hunt) had snuck in to the ball.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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This letter is my heart and body learning now to sing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Starting in the fall, every student in elementary and middle school in Beijing, and several other districts, began learning about AI.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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