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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
Citations are issued when the department determines a violation occurred.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Material The material of a dog jacket determines its durability (during playtime, walks, and daily activity), its resistance to rain, and how easily it can be cleaned — all factors that will contribute to longevity.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Internal Team Cohesion Teamwork within a marketing team is the most essential element that determines the success or failure of an omnichannel marketing strategy.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Each member determines their own procedure for ticket requests and distribution, so those interested in attending should find their local senators and representatives to learn about whether tickets are still available for request.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
In this constantly shifting landscape, AI will be the key differentiator that determines which organizations lead the industry forward.
—Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Surely the acquisition cost of such players would, across the board, be tolerable if the club determines that a short-term boost to its puck-moving options is required.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Afterward, each guest is given a final letter grade that determines whether or not they will be sent a wedding invitation.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Maintaining throughput is also an important part of managing your FBA, because throughput, or the rate of sales to inventory, determines fees and your restock limits.
—Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Material The material of a dog jacket determines its durability (during playtime, walks, and daily activity), its resistance to rain, and how easily it can be cleaned — all factors that will contribute to longevity.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Internal Team Cohesion Teamwork within a marketing team is the most essential element that determines the success or failure of an omnichannel marketing strategy.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Each member determines their own procedure for ticket requests and distribution, so those interested in attending should find their local senators and representatives to learn about whether tickets are still available for request.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
In this constantly shifting landscape, AI will be the key differentiator that determines which organizations lead the industry forward.
—Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Surely the acquisition cost of such players would, across the board, be tolerable if the club determines that a short-term boost to its puck-moving options is required.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
Afterward, each guest is given a final letter grade that determines whether or not they will be sent a wedding invitation.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Maintaining throughput is also an important part of managing your FBA, because throughput, or the rate of sales to inventory, determines fees and your restock limits.
—Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determines
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Gi-hun gives Sang-woo’s mother part of his winnings and decides to go home to see his daughter in the United States.Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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The two witness and experience so much abuse that Elwood finally decides to fight back, despite the risk of retaliation by the school's administrators.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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Complaints to the agency typically are not made public, unless the complainant chooses to do so.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Shadow is clearly stronger than Sonic and the others in this film, but chooses not to deliver lethal blows to Sonic's crew.Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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But Social Security payments won’t be delayed if the government ceases operating because of a shutdown.Jason Rossi, The Enquirer, 20 Dec. 2024
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Netanyahu has said the fighting will only end when Hamas ceases to exist as an organization.Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 1 Dec. 2024
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The best way to tackle this show is to watch Season 1, then look up the big spoiler for Season 2, and then skip Season 2 and watch Season 3, where the program ultimately settles into its melodramatic, soapy groove.Erin Strecker, IndieWire, 3 Jan. 2025
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As Seattle settles into the rainy season, don't expect a sea of umbrellas on the sidewalks.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
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People will merely accept them because the AI opts to utilize them.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Instead of heavy, dense oils, the formula opts for a lightweight babassu oil that intensively conditions without over-slicking the hair.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 28 Dec. 2024
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Yet as the story unfolds, Scrooge himself learns the profound value of a pause through his transformative journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Our reporter is the first person to visit the camp and learns what the future of the residents looks like now that the regime has fallen.Greg Dixon, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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Once the regular season concludes, other teams can request permission from the Cowboys to interview McCarthy for head coaching positions, and Dallas will decide whether to allow it.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
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As deer season concludes, diehard hunters will process a range of emotions.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Seyfried discovers an unsettling family secret on the season 11 premiere of PBS' Finding Your Roots.Jen Juneau, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Helly's innie discovers Lumon's security system that prevents unauthorized communication between selves.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Determines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determines. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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