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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2
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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4
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
There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.
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Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Thousands of brilliant titles get released every year and determining the standouts is inherently subjective.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
The challenge with this data is determining its relevance at scale since file attributes alone don’t provide enough insight for automation without oversight.
—Sean Nathaniel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a Hawaii man's appeal of his prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license, leaving untouched a state supreme court decision that castigated its new framework for determining whether gun laws comport with the Second Amendment.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
On Sunday, a 13-person committee will release its final rankings, determining the field for this year’s playoffs.
—Issy Ronald and Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Pickens' status has been uncertain and ESPN's Adam Schefter speculated that a pregame warmup will be the final factor in determining his availability for the game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Consider the look of your tree and home when determining the right base elements for your tree.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Einstein had already discovered the special theory of relativity, determining that the speed of light was the thing that was constant for all observers, rather than their perceptions of time and space.
—Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Thousands of brilliant titles get released every year and determining the standouts is inherently subjective.
—The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
The challenge with this data is determining its relevance at scale since file attributes alone don’t provide enough insight for automation without oversight.
—Sean Nathaniel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a Hawaii man's appeal of his prosecution for carrying a handgun without a license, leaving untouched a state supreme court decision that castigated its new framework for determining whether gun laws comport with the Second Amendment.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024
On Sunday, a 13-person committee will release its final rankings, determining the field for this year’s playoffs.
—Issy Ronald and Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
Pickens' status has been uncertain and ESPN's Adam Schefter speculated that a pregame warmup will be the final factor in determining his availability for the game.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Consider the look of your tree and home when determining the right base elements for your tree.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
Einstein had already discovered the special theory of relativity, determining that the speed of light was the thing that was constant for all observers, rather than their perceptions of time and space.
—Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nothing is stopping you from trying out things.Adam Fayed, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé and Jay-Z made a surprise appearance at the premiere to support their 12-year-old, stopping for rare photos on the red carpet.Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback woes were a big part of those struggles, as Michigan started three quarterbacks before settling on senior Davis Warren.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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And then this one picks up with my honeymoon [in the Maldives] and what goes awry with that, and settling into married life, and parents getting older.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But, these stories can easily fall into the trap of judging the past by the present standard.Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Dragonfly is scheduled to arrive in 2034, choosing a new location to land every Titan day (equivalent to 16 Earth days) to take samples of the giant moon’s prebiotic chemistry.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chicago’s best wine clubs Wine is an obvious gift for any wine lover, but choosing the right bottle can be daunting, especially if your recipient is a seasoned connoisseur.Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whereas some scholars resign themselves to the rigidity of academia, Giovanni, who was an English professor at Virginia Tech until 2022, remained committed to learning new lessons.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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His sobering diagnosis, complete irreverence and insatiable curiosity, send him on an unexpected journey learning how to die happily and ridiculously without losing his sense of humor.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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This storyline provided intrigue at the winter meetings, which are concluding Thursday, but in this case there’s not likely to be fire where there is smoke.Phil Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While concluding his lengthy run as Captain America, Evans didn’t remain off the big screen for long.Nardine Saad, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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For instance, imagine discovering that a distant relative holds political views that clash with your own.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on a true story, the film follows a father who, in discovering that his daughter Dhukia is showing the early symptoms of leprosy, must make a devastating choice.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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