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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as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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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
In this week’s crop of new tunes, Willie Nelson and Ringo Starr issue sterling new songs, once again showcasing their timeless approaches, while Drew Baldridge follows his breakthrough hit with a new track celebrating steely determination and fortitude.
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Despite none of the therapies showing significant improvement in his condition, Firestone was inspired by Rocky's determination to live life to the fullest.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
The Waukesha Fire Department is working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Waukesha Water Department to try to make that determination.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
The State Board for Educator Certification will make a final determination on possible sanctions.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2024
Despite none of the therapies showing significant improvement in his condition, Firestone was inspired by Rocky's determination to live life to the fullest.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
The Waukesha Fire Department is working with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Waukesha Water Department to try to make that determination.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
The State Board for Educator Certification will make a final determination on possible sanctions.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
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Hoosiers are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in Indiana’s 2024 general election, and IndyStar will keep you updated here throughout the day. Voters across the state will make key decisions in races from President of the United States down to local school boards.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the decision on whether or not to grant the extension had a deadline of Monday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. ET.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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But, as usual, opponents are swimming against the tide of public opinion.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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John Mulaney’s focus is on his life, his history, and his most mundane opinions.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s signature tax law capped the value of that deduction at $10,000, regardless of marital status.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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If the suit is connected to the defendant's business, a tax deduction should be non-controversial.Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The verdict came as a disappointment to Woodland, who maintains his innocence and had hoped for leniency.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The next decade will be about new infrastructure solutions that can provide scale, performance, resilience and security for the models and the inference endpoints at the heart of enterprise AI applications.Thomas Cornely, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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These models use a small fraction of their total parameters for inference.Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Once the symptoms of chickenpox resolve, the virus stays in your body in a latent state—meaning the virus is alive but does not cause symptoms.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
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The official media outlet said leader Kim Jong Un observed the launch, describing it as an expression of North Korea's resolve to respond to external threats to North Korea's security.HYUNG-JIN KIM AND KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the conclusion of higher margin grants associated with the development of SGX943 and CiVax™.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The conclusion of the poll is that many Americans think celebrities should stay out of politics, YouGov said — an idea in line with assertions made by the New York Times’ Peter Baker.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The adverse events related to older medications can lead to less patient persistence.Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Now, researchers have taken a fresh look at the club to see what its persistence says about us as a society.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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