evaluating

present participle of evaluate

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Recent Examples of evaluating Choosing an online reputation management firm is an exercise in evaluating processes rather than promises. Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Lamm said that the expectation is to bring transparency and accountability to the field by objectively evaluating credible evidence and sharing findings openly with the scientific community and the public. Leonard David, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026 For investors evaluating the domestic energy landscape, the distinct strategic orientations of the big three independent operators illustrate how this cash windfall is being captured. Harvey Stober, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 For any homeowner evaluating a warranty as a component of their maintenance strategy, understanding these boundaries is part of the due diligence. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026 The district's director of maintenance and operations, Kyle Thompson, told the Journal Sentinel in July 2025 the district decided to use the cameras after evaluating its safety and security protocols. Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2026 But when evaluating this team, certain positions give you pause. Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 But since the scandal and Paterno’s death, his supporters have gained traction in re-evaluating his legacy. Abigail Brubaker, NBC news, 8 Sep. 2026 Another factor worth evaluating is your incomes and how combining them (or keeping them separate) influences your total tax bill. Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
Verb
  • The shrinkage could be even more than his team is estimating based on measurements from NASA's Messenger spacecraft in the 2010s.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The shrinkage could be even more than his team is estimating based on measurements from NASA’s Messenger spacecraft in the 2010s.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Start by assessing the immediate market, the inherent demand, the domain’s SEO and brand value and its potential to impact your enterprise in the long run.
    Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • From there, its autonomous navigation system determined how to reach them by continuously assessing conditions, including wind direction and speed, currents, and available battery power.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The auction house has spent the last four months authenticating and valuing the haul.
    Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • However, the architect eventually gives way to use and function first, despite valuing the aesthetics at hand (not to mention, his collaborations with local artisans).
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 6 Sep. 2026

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“Evaluating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluating. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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