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
To this end, Chalamet was on board with Mangold’s determination that this not be a straightforward biopic where everything is explained.
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The police report does not say whether officials made a determination about the allegations.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
And who knows how long that determination will take?
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The wildlife service will consider feedback before making a final determination by December 2025.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
The police report does not say whether officials made a determination about the allegations.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
And who knows how long that determination will take?
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
The wildlife service will consider feedback before making a final determination by December 2025.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
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This decision would deprive the fossil-fuel economy of one source of backing, and eliminate one of the only remaining ways that the U.S. government supports international oil-and-gas development.Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Several social media users, most identifying as Make America Great Again (MAGA) supporters, have expressed discontent with President Joe Biden's decision to grant clemency to a Chinese national who pleaded guilty to possession of thousands of child pornography images in 2022.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Industry opinion formers like Goldman Sachs and Sequoia Capital have warned that widespread AI introduction is a lot further off than was anticipated, a viewpoint which has been leaped upon eagerly by C-suite executives out of their comfort zone.Hugo Farinha, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The increasing prevalence of social media platforms in people’s lives and in this year’s re-election of Donald Trump as U.S. President helps explains the popularity of polarization as a word to look up, just as people’s opinions, beliefs and allegiances increasingly land on political extremes.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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In addition to covering taxpayers claiming the standard deduction and deductions for student loan interest and educator expenses, Direct File will also support taxpayers claiming deductions for Health Savings Accounts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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While Congress allows a business deduction for expenses related to maintaining an asset like a corporate jet, that deduction is only allowed for the business use part.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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An Orange County jury in Florida reached the verdict after a one-day trial, attorney Bob Hilliard told USA TODAY on Friday.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Wiley issued an Allen charge, instructing the jurors to make every possible effort to reach a unanimous verdict.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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As conversations tend to be multi-threaded, these systems might not protect against information leakage through inference or maintain conversation coherence.Vinay Goel, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Only one reasonable inference can be drawn from the evidence: genocidal intent has been part and parcel of Israel's military campaign in Gaza.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Living in a complex with neighbors facing substance abuse and mental health struggles tested his resolve.Ryan Macasero, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
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Nowhere was this more evident than in Brazil, where, under conditions ever-challenging, the Enstone outfit managed to maintain composure to secure a stunning double podium—a sense of resolve that also reverberates through the words of their Team Principal, Oliver Oakes.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The Juan Soto free agency sweepstakes could be nearing a conclusion.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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At the conclusion, we’re treated to videos and photographs of the real-life figures, including footage of the unit arriving in Europe, an interview with Derriecott King at age 100 and a clip of Michelle Obama paying tribute to two of the surviving women from the unit.Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Conclusion Transitioning into the data analytics industry requires persistence, curiosity and a commitment to learning.Jay Garcia, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Evidence of cooling inflation or a weakening economy may nudge policymakers toward interest rate cuts, just as the persistence of current conditions could pause rate cuts.Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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