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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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
The police chief said the department hired an outside firm to investigate the entire ordeal, which includes determining why the patrol was left unlocked.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The numbers, often delayed because of the process of determining overdose deaths, were released this month based on information available March 1 by the federal National Vital Statistics System.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The Withdrawal Order Question One of the most critical decisions pre-retirees face is determining which accounts to draw from and in what sequence.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
As the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals both aim for a likely exit of the Truman Sports Complex, Jackson County is taking its first steps toward determining an alternative future for the site.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
When applying for any new form of credit, including a car loan, your credit score is one of the most influential factors in determining your interest rate.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Your physician is best at determining that decision.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Thune said that Friday's meeting with Homan would be critical in determining whether there could be movement on funding.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
According to him, when workers spend time fixing devices, resetting passwords, or determining which service controls a particular function, productivity can quietly disappear without presenting itself as an obvious direct cost.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
The numbers, often delayed because of the process of determining overdose deaths, were released this month based on information available March 1 by the federal National Vital Statistics System.
—Kaitlin Coward, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The Withdrawal Order Question One of the most critical decisions pre-retirees face is determining which accounts to draw from and in what sequence.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
As the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals both aim for a likely exit of the Truman Sports Complex, Jackson County is taking its first steps toward determining an alternative future for the site.
—Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
When applying for any new form of credit, including a car loan, your credit score is one of the most influential factors in determining your interest rate.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Your physician is best at determining that decision.
—Harlan Selesnick, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Thune said that Friday's meeting with Homan would be critical in determining whether there could be movement on funding.
—Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
According to him, when workers spend time fixing devices, resetting passwords, or determining which service controls a particular function, productivity can quietly disappear without presenting itself as an obvious direct cost.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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Global firms consider enforcement regimes when deciding where to locate research, production, and scaling operations.—
Laura Peter,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even experienced players can misread a pitch by inches, which makes deciding whether to challenge even more difficult.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Some of it is figuring it out as the game goes on, finding hitters’ weaknesses and knowing how to match that.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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And some have backed off from a legal fight altogether and sold their refund rights to investment firms, often at a deep discount, figuring that getting something is better than risk getting nothing.—
Alison Graham Larson,
The Conversation,
26 Mar. 2026
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Stop and look around, there's something worth finding.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Then finding the players who can execute them has made UConn the sport’s most formidable force.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Brooke Bereuter was masterful in goal for Grapevine shutting out Argyle (18-4-3) until the shootout, including stopping a key penalty kick in the first half.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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And on Monday, March 30, the court upheld the stay, effectively stopping any chance that the execution would happen as scheduled.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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But ultimately investors remained on edge, with oil prices settling Friday at their highest level in more than three years.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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The February Market Trends Housing Report from the Colorado Association of Realtors shows the mountain homes market settling after years of rapid growth, with buyers gaining more choices and sellers learning that patience and smart pricing matter.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Now, the fallacy of judging by effort spent is reversing into a criterion of genuine value.—
Andrey Mir,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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Sky won’t be judging SNL on its overnight ratings.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Mar. 2026
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As your visibility grows, so does the importance of choosing your associations wisely.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Restaurant industry publications have been noting for the past few years that consumers are choosing healthier options at higher prices.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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The head coach enjoys learning about the experiences of journeyman backups.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Years spent learning the craft gave Jovy insight into how ideas travel through culture and how messages resonate across communities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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