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as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
a determined effort to finish first in the race
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as in decided
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 figured
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
trying to determine which direction we were facing
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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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as in concluded
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 settled
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 determined
Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Rather than building upon its foundation, Trump is determined to dismantle parts of it.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
By comparing the incidence rates of each disease before and after its vaccine was introduced, the authors determined that between 1924 and 2011, more than 100 million cases of contagious disease were prevented by vaccinations.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
We were determined to round off our trip with a sighting, but the evening began inauspiciously.
—Akash Kapur, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2025
Rather than building upon its foundation, Trump is determined to dismantle parts of it.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
The location of handsets also cannot be determined with complete accuracy based on phone signals; phones that seem to be in one neighborhood may be in an adjacent one.
—Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
By comparing the incidence rates of each disease before and after its vaccine was introduced, the authors determined that between 1924 and 2011, more than 100 million cases of contagious disease were prevented by vaccinations.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determined
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The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.—
Todd Holmes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The tantrums on social media and stern, tough-guy prose from behind the resolute desk are getting results and moving various countries to cater to his whims or reassess their previous positions.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
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The path isn’t always easy—after all, short-term pressures and market volatility can be relentless.—
Nell Derick Debevoise,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Most took the language of his cryptic message to mean that there was something to the breakup buzz, which has been relentless since late 2024.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The show was an immediate hit and still was when Newhart decided to end its run in 1978.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors in the case have decided not to appeal the decision, marking the official end of the lengthy criminal case.—
Charmaine Patterson,
People.com,
24 Dec. 2024
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Lamm, 43, had previously founded or cofounded five companies, each of which was ultimately acquired.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Helly Hansen, which was founded in Norway in 1877, has been owned by Canadian Tire Corp. since 2018.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.—
Claire Osborn,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 Dec. 2024
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In 2023, Beyoncé officially concluded the Renaissance era with the release of a feature-length documentary that chronicled the making and execution of its accompanying stadium tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
26 Dec. 2024
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To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
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Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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And just like Chastain once adamantly refused to change his ways, Hocevar also didn’t sound like someone intent on changing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Republicans were intent on dragging out the debate.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2025
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In recent months, Israel has brightened a grim geopolitical landscape by battering Iran and its proxies.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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The grim anniversary comes with Ukraine facing great uncertainty about its future after President Donald Trump pivoted toward Russia and US officials insisted that Europe can no longer rely on Washington for its defense.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Determined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determined. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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