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
Barton’s story bears a striking resemblance to the narrative outlined in Corcoran’s legal claim and suggests the franchise was enjoying demonstrable success at a time that could be critical to determining if and how much she is owed.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
This sparked an investigation by the NBA, with the league determining Rozier did not violate NBA rules.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
County Clerk Rachelle Evans rejected the petition after determining some of the signature collectors weren’t Arkansas residents.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
Republicans hold a 219-213 majority in the House, making every seat pivotal in determining control.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The reality of the Warriors’ roster means that, on nights one or more of their veteran stars gets a breather, their ability to win at less than full strength will play an imperative role in determining their position when the postseason comes around.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Who’s actually determining its future?
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtight formula.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
But crucial treatments were delayed, and early-season assessments—which, ironically, make the effort more efficient by determining exactly where to treat—had to be reduced.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 31 Oct. 2025
This sparked an investigation by the NBA, with the league determining Rozier did not violate NBA rules.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
County Clerk Rachelle Evans rejected the petition after determining some of the signature collectors weren’t Arkansas residents.
—Arkansas Online, 31 Oct. 2025
Republicans hold a 219-213 majority in the House, making every seat pivotal in determining control.
—Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2025
The reality of the Warriors’ roster means that, on nights one or more of their veteran stars gets a breather, their ability to win at less than full strength will play an imperative role in determining their position when the postseason comes around.
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2025
Who’s actually determining its future?
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
But with the number of kids worldwide skyrocketing, Santa has outsourced the job to the Naughty or Nice Group, a consulting firm that has cornered the market on determining a child's niceness thanks to an airtight formula.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
But crucial treatments were delayed, and early-season assessments—which, ironically, make the effort more efficient by determining exactly where to treat—had to be reduced.
—Katie Thornton, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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Marchenko’s game-deciding shootout goal was the second of his career.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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But few, if any, are likely to have gone on the kind of journey Rachel Mae has been on since deciding to get her dogs tested.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Hopefully, the Browns can begin figuring things out throughout the remainder of the season.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Streaking teams Don’t look now, but some teams that are still in the building stage seem to be figuring things out and have started stringing together wins.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Rutgers-Eagleton’s mid-October survey mirrored that trend, finding 42 percent of voters viewed Sherrill favorably and 45 percent unfavorably, while Ciattarelli’s numbers were 41 percent favorable and 47 percent unfavorable.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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And with 23andMe filing for bankruptcy earlier this year, her chances of finding any additional siblings may be dwindling.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Look for signs like the cat stopping purring, stiffening, thrashing their tail, or hissing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Despite the logic gleaned from the accounting books arguing to the contrary, spending is showing no signs of stopping.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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And when summer break came later that year, Ahmad and Marshall brought the student fight back to their hometown, setting up a RAM chapter in Philadelphia, where Moore was now settling in.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The two No 10s largely avoid the sort of slack passes and heavy touches that have previously halted United from properly settling into their attacking grooves.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The main reason is that the dog is always by Jack’s side, and Zero is never judging him.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The judging panel, comprised of respected figures in the bodysurfing world, had their work cut out for them, meticulously evaluating each ride for length, control, criticalness, and overall style.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Since becoming parents, McIver and Byrne have remained private about their family, choosing not to share photos of their daughter on social media.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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In Mississippi, the number of folks choosing to drop coverage is projected to spike 65%, per the Urban Institute’s numbers.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
30 Oct. 2025
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Coping with the demands, expectations and egos of the Bernabeu’s dressing room is an important and challenging part of the job, as current Madrid head coach Xabi Alonso is learning very quickly.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Phobias can develop for a number of reasons, including genetic predispositions, environmental factors including traumatic experiences, learning from caregivers and hearing about scary situations.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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