Thesaurus results for EVALUATING

evaluating

verb

present participle of evaluate

as in estimating

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor

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Recent Examples of evaluating But the Broncos have been active in evaluating young depth in this class. —

Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026 The answer is that both approaches, of evaluating changes in a price index, year-to-year or month-to-month, produce useful information. —

Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026 Hoyos said the medical staff is evaluating him to determine the severity of the injury. —

Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026 When evaluating Depression glass for purchase, bring a magnifying glass to closely inspect for wear and tear such as scratches and chips, as these signs often confirm the piece's authenticity. —

Alexandra Churchill, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026 The change allows compounding pharmacies to produce the peptides — a broad category of amino acids — while the Food and Drug Administration is still evaluating their safety and effectiveness. —

Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Apr. 2026 Consider your food, sunlight exposure, and supplements, including multivitamins, when evaluating your vitamin D intake. —

Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 13 Apr. 2026 Festival organizers spent months evaluating potential performers before selecting Common, citing both his artistic catalog and broader cultural impact. —

Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026 Federal officials on Thursday extended the public comment period for a study evaluating whether portions of the Los Angeles coastline, including popular beaches in Santa Monica and Venice, could be designated as part of the National Park System. —

City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026

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Boerboels are known for having one of the strongest bite forces in the canine world, with tests estimating their bite pressure at roughly 500 to 800 PSI (pounds per square inch).

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Visual effects and postproduction work are seen as most vulnerable to the technology, with one study in early 2024 of nearly 300 leaders across the industry estimating that more than 200,000 positions will be eliminated over the next three years.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026