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as in treasuring
to hold dear
a nation that values individualism and self-reliance
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as in estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts
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Recent Examples of valuing
At a time when many of us worry (some more sensitively than others) about film becoming a niche art form, that kind of democratic success is worth valuing.
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
This represents a departure from the team not valuing the safety position.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati raised a record-breaking $2 billion seed round for her AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, in July 2025, the largest seed funding in history, valuing the pre-product company at $12 billion.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
That is a feature worth valuing.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
The more politically testy task has been valuing office buildings, stores and warehouses.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Lee contends that investors are not fully valuing the resiliency of Ares Capital's software-lending business.
—CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The two have kept quiet about their relationship, with Bad Bunny valuing privacy above anything else.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Missing a filing deadline, incorrectly valuing an asset or failing to list a creditor could result in your case being dismissed or losing property.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Nate Jones, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
This represents a departure from the team not valuing the safety position.
—Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati raised a record-breaking $2 billion seed round for her AI startup, Thinking Machines Lab, in July 2025, the largest seed funding in history, valuing the pre-product company at $12 billion.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
That is a feature worth valuing.
—Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
The more politically testy task has been valuing office buildings, stores and warehouses.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Lee contends that investors are not fully valuing the resiliency of Ares Capital's software-lending business.
—CNBC, 15 Feb. 2026
The two have kept quiet about their relationship, with Bad Bunny valuing privacy above anything else.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 8 Feb. 2026
Missing a filing deadline, incorrectly valuing an asset or failing to list a creditor could result in your case being dismissed or losing property.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuing
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None of these methods are particularly practical for estimating pi’s value.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
12 Mar. 2026
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These vapes have surged in popularity, with the United Nations estimating at least 844 million of them were discarded by 2022 alone.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
11 Mar. 2026
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Belatedly recognizing and appreciating the achievements of professional women’s football players is the least modern sports fans can do.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Celebrate our 250th anniversary by reading history books, watching historical documentaries, becoming more civically engaged, and appreciating the precious gifts of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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It’s used by clinicians assessing patients and by insurance companies deciding whether to cover care.—
Jamie Ducharme,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The transcript shows commissioners weighed multiple factors when assessing whether Funston still posed a danger to the community.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Here, days start with light breakfasts of Thai rice congee or egg white frittatas with spirulina, complemented by a small buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, juices, and health elixirs pressed from turmeric, ginger, and other gut-loving and anti-inflammatory mix-ins.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hopes and prayers of liberty loving people everywhere march with you.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit focused on Leapfrog's 2024 change in evaluating missing survey data from four safety and quality measures.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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Dallas City Council member Chad West, a key voice pushing for a review that could lead to relocating City Hall, on Thursday defended undisclosed tours of potential relocation sites as key to evaluating the city’s options.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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A day later, both sides were outside during breaks enjoying an unseasonably warm mid-March day in Manhattan.—
Doug Feinberg,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Grab coffee at Café Lyria in Noho, take a cycling class at AARMY, stop by Baya Bar for a smoothie, spot your favorite TikToker while enjoying a plate of fries at Fanelli Café in Soho, then see the sunset in Washington Square Park, where people watching is a favorite pastime.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
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Astley describes the result as a mattress that’s slightly on the softer side but very comfortable, rating it an impressive 10/10 in terms of comfort.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Analysts are divided on Phillips Edison, with half rating it a buy or strong buy and half deeming it a hold, according to LSEG.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Valuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuing. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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