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as in to impose
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the utility company will assess a fee if your payment is late
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as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
let's step back and assess the situation
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Recent Examples of assess
The capital allocation committee is also tasked with assessing international expansion.
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
As Woods paced back and forth on the green to assess his options for the shot, the tension was building.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Steel Nomad's regular and Light subtests focus on APIs more commonly used for game development, like Metal and DirectX 12, to assess gaming geometry and particle effects.
—PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
Noland said the railroad is assessing fines as an incentive for the design/build contractor to finish its work as soon as possible.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 12 Apr. 2025
As Woods paced back and forth on the green to assess his options for the shot, the tension was building.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2025
Steel Nomad's regular and Light subtests focus on APIs more commonly used for game development, like Metal and DirectX 12, to assess gaming geometry and particle effects.
—PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
Noland said the railroad is assessing fines as an incentive for the design/build contractor to finish its work as soon as possible.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assess
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On the first day of his second term, Trump issued executive orders to withdraw from the UN Paris climate accord and the World Health Organization and imposed a 90-day pause on all delivery of U.S. foreign aid.—
Ngaire Woods,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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As a result, experts have said a one-size-fits-all rate like what the White House imposed on steel, aluminum and cars would be devastating.—
Joseph Choi,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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States with the highest median refund for 2021 include Massachusetts at $936; Rhode Island at $946; Pennsylvania at $993; and New York, where the IRS estimated the median unclaimed refund is $995.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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For 2023 and 2024, the property owners owed $2 million in unpaid property taxes and the total debt attributed to the property’s value was estimated at 15.7%, according to the treasurer’s office.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The other person was Jamison Wagner, who was charged on April 14 for arson attacks at the New Mexico Republican Party headquarters and a Tesla dealership.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The Tribune has withheld her name because she has not been charged with a crime and is employed by CPS.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, the new police chief must value community, embrace diversity, and promote a responsive, inclusive approach to law enforcement.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
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The cafe permit request is being evaluated this spring by the state liquor control commission, while the town’s planning and zoning commission has set a June 5 public hearing on Tranquillity’s proposal to establish a gravel parking lot for more than 90 cars.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Pentagon's acting Inspector General Steven Stebbins is evaluating Hegseth's use of Signal to determine whether classified information was shared in the initial group chat.—
Destinee Adams,
NPR,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Assess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assess. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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