1
as in deciding
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 figuring
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
trying to determine which direction we were facing
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as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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as in stopping
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 settling
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 determining
In its polling, Marquette has asked voters about the importance of different issues in determining their vote.
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Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Career Path Opportunities Remote-first companies encounter the difficulty of determining clear career paths and providing growth opportunities in a virtual environment.
—Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Get proper advice by an experienced professional in determining whether an account is subject to FBAR reporting.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Many CFOs are determining the business case for generative AI to help drive continuous change and create value.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
The number of homicides can change as authorities investigate each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
That’s because determining impact is a complex process that requires analyzing massive amounts of data.
—Andrew Gaudes, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
As a professor of entrepreneurship and the former dean of a business school that went through the process of determining impact, my interest in these questions is more than just theoretical.
—Andrew Gaudes, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
All of these factors act in tandem, determining who gets impacted the worst by the climate crisis, as well as how governmental bodies distribute resources in response to it.
—Quispe López, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
Career Path Opportunities Remote-first companies encounter the difficulty of determining clear career paths and providing growth opportunities in a virtual environment.
—Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Get proper advice by an experienced professional in determining whether an account is subject to FBAR reporting.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.d., Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Many CFOs are determining the business case for generative AI to help drive continuous change and create value.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
The number of homicides can change as authorities investigate each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide.
—Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
That’s because determining impact is a complex process that requires analyzing massive amounts of data.
—Andrew Gaudes, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
As a professor of entrepreneurship and the former dean of a business school that went through the process of determining impact, my interest in these questions is more than just theoretical.
—Andrew Gaudes, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
All of these factors act in tandem, determining who gets impacted the worst by the climate crisis, as well as how governmental bodies distribute resources in response to it.
—Quispe López, Them, 3 Oct. 2024
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This is consistently the top issue, with 39% of all voters rating it the most important one in deciding their vote.Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
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Generative AI will seek to effectively clone the behavior of the human driver—hearing, sensing and deciding what to do based on the end-to-end models.Max Cheng, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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According to the Latin Recording Academy, more than 30 artists took the stage to deliver show-stopping tributes honoring the memories of key figures who made great contributions to Latin music.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Celebs are even being more vocal about stopping treatment altogether.Audrey Noble, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Beyond the ease of settling in, Henry points to the country’s excellent healthcare system, extensive public transportation system, and affordability as reasons for why Thailand is a great option for Americans.Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
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Instead, most are settling into a hybrid model that allows for a mix of office and remote work.John Kell, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Now in its 15th year, the week takes us through the competition’s history and showcases the growth and origins, with past winners judging, hosting seminars, and taking part in guest shifts across the city’s vibrant bar scene.George Koutsakis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This innovation appeared to be a big success judging from the crowds of weed enthusiasts enjoying all the activations, games, and rides.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The key to success lies in choosing the right type of air purifier withappropriate filtration technology.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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But intentionally looking for cyclists or choosing to drive unaware can be the difference between life and death for someone who’s just trying to get home.Emily Pape, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Providing hands-on learning experiences and creating opportunities for girls to engage with technical fields from an early age can also play a significant role in closing the gender gap.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wong is training machine learning to identify the tiniest of molecules inside aging cells, understand what’s happening with them, and then create drugs that will target and restore those molecules to keep us, biologically, young.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wright began checking around the area and ended up discovering an elderly male laying on the ground calling for help just a short distance from the cabin.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Plan for a realistic financial runway while customers are discovering your business.Shaun Lewis, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Suddenly, after months of sameness, way-out Pluto makes a move, ending its latest retrograde and turning direct!Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hitting into a season-ending double play or otherwise being retired wouldn’t have undone all of Alonso’s achievements with the Mets.Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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