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Recent Examples of evaluation The puppies had to go through a quarantine period, receive medical care, evaluations and proper vaccinations, and await safe transport out of the Middle East. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 The girls were taken to Hughes Spalding Children's Hospital for evaluation. Christopher Harris, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 His court appearances remain delayed pending a mental health evaluation. Chantz Martin Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 About every three to four evaluations turned up a positive concussion diagnosis. Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for evaluation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluation
Noun
  • And if bail is necessary to ensure a return to court, the amount must be attainable and based on an assessment of the defendant’s financial circumstances.
    Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Battles over aging parents and their fortunes are becoming increasingly common in wealthy families, with some requiring cognitive assessments for those leading family businesses.
    Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Buyers handle appraisals, and listing a home early can strengthen offers.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Common delays include appraisal holdups, missing documentation and employment changes.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • DeBeltz says their estimates show a copper-nickel mine here would create hundreds of union jobs.
    Erin Hassanzadeh, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The stock jumped another 8% in late July after second-quarter earnings beat estimates, outrunning Salesforce and Workday in the same rally.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Castro is a flight risk in the estimation of both Ellison and Moriarty.
    Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The mileage estimation, snow certification and quiet ride are enough to convince most buyers that these tires are worth the price.
    Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Once removed by helicopter, the wreckage will likely have to be flown out on a cargo plane for examination.
    Irene Byon, NBC news, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On cross examination, Sprague asked about Clancy's tone after checking out of McLean Hospital after being admitted to the psychiatric facility for five days in January 2023.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

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“Evaluation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluation. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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