1
as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
a determinate order of succession to the throne
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2
as in limited
having distinct or certain limits
contestants have a determinate length of time to answer the questions
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Recent Examples of determinate
Knowing the difference between determinate or indeterminate tomatoes.
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Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Tomato cages are best used for low-maintenance, determinate, and bushy tomatoes, and are overall easier to set up than stakes.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
For determinate or semi-determinate tomato plants, which are shorter than indeterminate varieties but produce multiple stems, a cheap, easy-to-find tomato cage will often do the trick, says Farrell.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Prosecutors said McBride received a determinate sentence of 20 years and four months in prison, to be followed by an indeterminate sentence of 75 years to life in prison.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Patricia S York, Southern Living, 23 May 2026
Tomato cages are best used for low-maintenance, determinate, and bushy tomatoes, and are overall easier to set up than stakes.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 17 May 2026
For determinate or semi-determinate tomato plants, which are shorter than indeterminate varieties but produce multiple stems, a cheap, easy-to-find tomato cage will often do the trick, says Farrell.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Prosecutors said McBride received a determinate sentence of 20 years and four months in prison, to be followed by an indeterminate sentence of 75 years to life in prison.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinate
Adjective
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These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Shop cushy seating, weather-resistant dining tables, storage solutions, cushions, planters, and lighting to suit every space—all up to 52 percent off for a limited time.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Notre Dame’s dominance has been highlighted by relentless fundamentals and limited errors, the perfect antidote to Syracuse’s free-flowing and occasionally careless approach.—
Tribune News Service,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Much of that discussion still assumes people become stable immediately after leaving addiction treatment programs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The Sunshine State is a glowing example of fiscal responsibility with a reputation for keeping taxes low and the budget balanced, securing a stable long-term future.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Simulations are not opinions Pollsters have long used statistical models to generalize results from a finite number of replies.—
Ambuj Tewari,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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That said, our universe is gigantic, and light travels at a finite speed.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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The right to win is not a fixed asset.—
Harlem Capital,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Keeping a strict and fixed watering schedule.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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At the time, airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways had to stabilize operations around restricted airspace.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Fraser received a one-time award valued at $25 million in restricted stock and options after being elected Citi’s chairman.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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The game’s newest major champion represents a refreshing and unchanging sense of self, bred by memories like those back in Wolverhampton, England.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Through some creative circuitry, chip-scale EPR reverses this setup—using a simple magnet to create an unchanging field and sweeping through a band of oscillation frequencies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The answer is a definite no, don't add red food coloring to your hummingbird food recipe.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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Keep words warm, yet clear and definite today so everyone relaxes sooner.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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“Determinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinate. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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