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
Bilingual interviewers began the interview in English and were instructed to follow the lead of the respondent in determining whether to conduct the survey in English or Spanish.
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New York Times, 21 May 2026
Fat mass, endurance, hemoglobin levels, cardiovascular fitness, training, skill and access to resources all play roles in determining athletic performance and possible advantage or disadvantage, Cheung said.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
In January, Mayor Brandon Johnson opted not to try to buy the parking meters back from Chicago Parking Meters LLC after determining the cost was too high.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The county clerk’s office dismissed the complaint last week after determining Davidson’s registration was valid.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026
Heal the Bay has partnered with Santa Monica to form a task force dedicated to determining the cause of the pollution.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Chow argued that the standard for determining right and wrong has been turned upside down in this case.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The Traveling Salesperson problem is a mathematical approach to determining the shortest route for visiting multiple destinations before returning to the point of origin.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Account for Windows and Doors After determining the room’s square footage, don’t forget to account for any windows and doors.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
New York Times, 21 May 2026
Fat mass, endurance, hemoglobin levels, cardiovascular fitness, training, skill and access to resources all play roles in determining athletic performance and possible advantage or disadvantage, Cheung said.
—Starre Vartan, CNN Money, 20 May 2026
In January, Mayor Brandon Johnson opted not to try to buy the parking meters back from Chicago Parking Meters LLC after determining the cost was too high.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The county clerk’s office dismissed the complaint last week after determining Davidson’s registration was valid.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 20 May 2026
Heal the Bay has partnered with Santa Monica to form a task force dedicated to determining the cause of the pollution.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
Chow argued that the standard for determining right and wrong has been turned upside down in this case.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
The Traveling Salesperson problem is a mathematical approach to determining the shortest route for visiting multiple destinations before returning to the point of origin.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 May 2026
Account for Windows and Doors After determining the room’s square footage, don’t forget to account for any windows and doors.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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Her mother, Sara Spalding, attended Yale Law School and built a successful career for herself before ultimately deciding to stay home and raise her four kids.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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But, in a democracy, deciding whether the creation of the fund violates the moral maxim that no one can be a judge in his or her own cause ultimately will be up to the people.—
Austin Sarat,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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My journey to figuring things out and healing is now through helping other people.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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The data suggests people may be figuring that out.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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Grisebach has a flair for finding faces with striking, weatherbeaten features that might have grown out of the landscape itself.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
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Ahead, our editors gladly risked a few good makeup days in the name of finding the best ones.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 May 2026
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Those unable to swim two lengths of the pool without stopping should have a parent remain close enough to reach them.—
Laura Berrios,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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The storm never fully fired, and Lisius and George eventually made their way back to Arlington, stopping for tacos along the way.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Train travel is all about sitting back and settling in.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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Eventually, their kids were old enough to have families of their own, happily settling near their parents.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Openly sharing such accounting provides important context for readers considering the findings, judging how far they can be applied elsewhere and building trust in the findings.—
Ankolika De,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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Telly Awards are chosen by a judging council made up of more than 250 experts from video.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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Cyrus paired the look with minimal accessories, opting for a few bracelets and a ring, wearing her blonde hair straight, and choosing a dark smoky eye makeup look with natural lipstick.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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If the claims that AI is replacing human computer scientists are true, choosing such a major would seem quite foolhardy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Work with that element of chance because learning to enjoy embracing—working with it—is fun and fun isn’t logical, and logic isn’t always your ally in that initial stage of creation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Torn between toiling away at farmwork, his corrective swimming lessons, and learning music from a local organist — the elderly Michel (Alexandre Astier, Clichy’s former directing partner), who shows him more kindness than most — Christophe’s world gradually widens.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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