as in to assess
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
take a moment to appraise the current situation
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Recent Examples of appraise
Last year, former player Candace Parker had the audacity to appraise Reese’s game.
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Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The district declined to release the amount for which the property was appraised.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
The law notably establishes an independent registry of art forgery experts within the culture ministry to appraise and archive cases, with the aim of fostering a more trustworthy art market.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
In the priority 3 group are items like examining the moon's limb and terminator, appraising the celestial body's volcanic history, and making observations of Earth from deep space.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Candace Buckner, New York Times, 4 May 2026
The district declined to release the amount for which the property was appraised.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
The law notably establishes an independent registry of art forgery experts within the culture ministry to appraise and archive cases, with the aim of fostering a more trustworthy art market.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
In the priority 3 group are items like examining the moon's limb and terminator, appraising the celestial body's volcanic history, and making observations of Earth from deep space.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appraise
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When concerning online activity is flagged by the system, schools follow established processes to assess the situation, provide appropriate support, and involve families.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the other, some homes were assessed only for soot and ash.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Jasper Johns’s Figure 2, 1955, and Alley Oop, 1958, both sold below their estimates of $10 million and $6 million, respectively, as did Roy Lichtenstein’s Voodoo Lily, 1961, estimated at $6 million.—
Julie Brener Davich,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Morgan Stanley analysts have estimated generative AI could reduce film and TV production costs by as much as 30 percent.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Many factors go into how a player is valued.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is said to be acquiring Everlane, the apparel brand known for its sustainability ethos, in a deal valuing the company at $100 million, according to information shared by Reuters.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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In addition, Skyborne will provide operator and maintainer training so that US and allied personnel can safely use, support, and evaluate the systems in the field.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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An independent judges panel evaluates applicants on strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance or financial performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Appraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appraise. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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