evaluating

Definition of evaluatingnext
present participle of evaluate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of evaluating Democrats are still testing their responses to Trump, both stylistically and in terms of substance, and watching and evaluating one another. Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2026 There is a variety of criteria that the league looks at when evaluating host cities for All-Star Weekend. Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2026 For Colorado families and home buyers, the study stresses the importance of evaluating not just the price tag but also the full spectrum of factors—education, safety, and quality of life. Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026 The district added that it was reassured by the safeguards presented but will continue evaluating its partnership with the company. Nina Burns, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026 After the initial consultation to determine a path forward through the appropriate IRS program, the investigation phase involves reviewing IRS transcripts, assessing filing compliance, gathering financial documentation and evaluating eligibility for available relief options. Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026 Katherine Goyette, who served as computer science coordinator for the Department of Education until January, when asked about the Longstocking incident, pointed to parts of the guidance emphasizing the importance of engaging families, communities and school board members when evaluating AI tools. Calmatters, Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2026 Johnson pointed to her experience on the board evaluating Buck and her own work in the private sector as a manager, director and vice president. Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Feb. 2026 In these situations, Belmont notes, the potential benefits of using a first-line antibiotic may outweigh potential risks, and evaluating and testing for allergy may be warranted. Jordan Shaked, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
Verb
  • Growing sport, growing company The popularity of the sport has exploded in recent decades, with some outdoor recreation researchers estimating the number of backcountry skiers grew eight-fold from 1995 to 2017.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The work is based on the organization’s previous research estimating future cardiovascular disease prevalence.
    Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • That's also when trading for oil futures begins, and the price of crude will be a key gauge for assessing what the conflict could mean for the global economy and stocks .
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
  • After the initial consultation to determine a path forward through the appropriate IRS program, the investigation phase involves reviewing IRS transcripts, assessing filing compliance, gathering financial documentation and evaluating eligibility for available relief options.
    Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • As well as valuing the pace that helps his wingers exploit spaces out wide, Rosenior’s style also demands those players drop deeper to help build play.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The more politically testy task has been valuing office buildings, stores and warehouses.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026

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“Evaluating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluating. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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