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as in decides
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
a three-member panel will determine the case
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as in chooses
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
trying to determine which direction we were facing
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as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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as in ceases
to come to an end
your participation in the savings plan determines with the termination of your employment here
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as in settles
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
your choice of college could determine the rest of your life
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Recent Examples of determines
The League’s Committee of Theatre Owners determines the specific plans for the light dimming tributes.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The Academy’s Writers Branch committee determines which films qualify for each category, independent of WGA rulings.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
In an election as tight as this year, a couple of million dollars could be the make-or-break number that determines House control.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
Google plans to appeal that ruling after Mehta determines the company’s punishment, which could include issuing financial penalties or breaking off parts of the tech giant.
—Ben Guarino, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
The strength of your internal employee engagement determines the strength of your external audience engagement.
—Sal Viveros, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
After all, what determines the zeitgeist?
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The Academy’s Writers Branch committee determines which films qualify for each category, independent of WGA rulings.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
In an election as tight as this year, a couple of million dollars could be the make-or-break number that determines House control.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
Google plans to appeal that ruling after Mehta determines the company’s punishment, which could include issuing financial penalties or breaking off parts of the tech giant.
—Ben Guarino, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2024
The strength of your internal employee engagement determines the strength of your external audience engagement.
—Sal Viveros, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
After all, what determines the zeitgeist?
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determines
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Of course, like any great horror protagonist, James decides to leap head first into the mystery despite common-sense reservations.George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues inside southern Lebanon as Israel decides how to retaliate against Hezbollah ally Iran for its missile attack on Tuesday.George Petras, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Prosecutors said that about 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, Neely ceases all purposeful movement.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2024
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Getting dressed ceases to be a compromise.Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024
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The Expansion Draft Once the league settles on expansion teams and ownership groups, the next step will be to hold an expansion draft.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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As the family settles in, the home has become a hub for gathering.Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2024
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If Tehran opts not to retaliate, though, Iran will look weak and appear to be retreating from Israel.Dan De Luce, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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This would be the most likely outcome if Congress opts to suspend the federal gas tax.Erich Muehlegger, The Conversation, 23 June 2022
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An author who learns how to tap dance.Anthony Fredericks, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Experimentation ensures that a company remains dynamic and adaptable and constantly learns from successes and failures.Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Some similar dynamics inform the images of Jean-Michel Basquiat with which the exhibition concludes.Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 4 Oct. 2024
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However, Pete Alonso’s time with in Queens could be coming to end as soon as the Mets’ playoff run concludes.Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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To protect their work, creators would need to place all their new content behind paywalls, limiting exposure and reducing the opportunity for the viral audiences that are often the way the public discovers new artists.David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Surveys show social networks are the number one way Gen Z discovers new brands and products.Alison Bringé, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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