evaluating

present participle of evaluate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evaluating Consider a life sciences team evaluating whether a patient population can support a study. — Sujay Jadhav, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026 This will flow through to its return on tangible common equity, another key metric for evaluating bank performance. — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026 Meta recently updated its standards for training, evaluating and releasing its most capable AI models, and spokesman Andy Stone pointed to the company’s efforts to refine its board of directors’ governance structure. — Garance Burke, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026 Start by evaluating sourcing options against the full economics of the sale. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 The test also focused on evaluating heat-resistant materials capable of withstanding the extreme temperatures generated during hypersonic flight. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026 But in evaluating potential starters on that side of the ball, certain schematic approaches and just simply figuring out how to get off the field on third down, there are some real questions that need answers going into the free weekend in Frisco. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 Planning the Investment Storm damage can require homeowners to make decisions quickly, but evaluating the full scope of the project upfront can make the investment easier to understand. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 For discerning travelers evaluating where to spend, the gap raises a practical question about what the extra money actually delivers. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
Verb
  • All of this is why James is estimating the tally to restore the carousel will top $3 million or $4 million.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Every 2026 Sienna uses a hybrid powertrain, with Toyota estimating up to 36 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg with all-wheel drive.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The taxpayers’ attorney, Abraham Wagner, cited four cases to support his argument that an IRS notice assessing additional taxes was invalid.
    — Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • France was coordinating with European counterparts because other countries could also be affected, the person said, adding that authorities were assessing whether other French companies were at risk.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Lorne Michaels took a liking to him (while disliking his predecessor) and took him under his wing, valuing his creative sense by asking for his feedback on writer packages and taking him to auditions.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The company’s latest funding round reportedly raised $10 billion, valuing the firm at $140 billion—helping Bezos’s net worth soar to $365 billion.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

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“Evaluating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluating. Accessed 16 Oct. 2026.

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