1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
Davies made some changes with one eye on the Newcastle tie but a strong team selection — including Stansfield, who came off the bench to score late on — highlighted his determination to take every game seriously.
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Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
And that atmosphere of determination bred a desire to prove themselves.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Investigators hope to release a preliminary report on what caused the collision within 30 days, but a final report, with a probable-cause determination, could take up to a year or more.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The exact cause of the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses, remains under investigation, and a final determination could take many months.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
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Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
And that atmosphere of determination bred a desire to prove themselves.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Investigators hope to release a preliminary report on what caused the collision within 30 days, but a final report, with a probable-cause determination, could take up to a year or more.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The exact cause of the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses, remains under investigation, and a final determination could take many months.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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North arrived with mobility issues that worsened with age, leading the Zoo to the difficult decision to humanely euthanize him.—
Lexi Harpster,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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The decision to run a five-man rotation before Shohei Ohtani’s return from a second elbow surgery essentially pits Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May against each other in their respective returns from injury.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Polls offer mixed signals about public opinion on these actions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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It’s been a ton of scrutiny, ton of opinions, ton of all of that.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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About 90% of taxpayers claim the standard deduction now and do not itemize deductions.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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High deductions compared to earnings Another area for IRS scrutiny can be high tax breaks compared to your income, Baran said.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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That’s a very tight window between nominations and a final verdict.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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According to the Star Tribune, the verdict came just after 11 a.m. on Thursday.—
Jacqueline Devine,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the moment, demand is higher for training chips, but analysts have predicted the need for inference chips could surpass them as more AI applications are deployed.—
Anna Tong,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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But Roger Noll, a professor emeritus of economics at Stanford, said these reports are often misleading and draw incorrect inferences.—
Grace Hase,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But that also is when the Heat will have to display a resolve to stomach something better over the regular-season’s final 29 games.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Los Angeles showed resolve in climbing out of the hole on the road … to promptly get smashed with another one of these: Two devastating early runs put the writing on the wall in fluorescent Kelly green.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Tennessean last week celebrated the conclusion of its inaugural Journalism Academy program for Tennessee college students.—
Cassandra Stephenson,
The Tennessean,
12 Feb. 2025
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With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL season and Super Bowl LIX in the rearview, teams are already eyeing prospects.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The increase's magnitude and persistence have shocked many climate experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable rise.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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