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as in imposing
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 estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
let's step back and assess the situation
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Recent Examples of assessing
Acting President Rodríguez said on state television that a presidential commission was assessing the state of housing and infrastructure damaged by the quakes.
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Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Alphonse Provinziano, managing partner of Provinziano & Associates law firm in Beverly Hills, also pointed to the mismatch in wealth in assessing possible spousal support for Kelce.
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Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
The Unlimited Statute Of Limitations For Fraud The SOL prescribes the length of time permitted to the IRS to enforce the tax rules, typically by auditing a tax return and assessing additional tax.
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Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Recent amendments to be considered include assessing a kindergartner’s math knowledge rather than screening for math deficiencies, something that would help identify students who need additional support.
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Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
This decision is not final, and NASA is still assessing the feasibility of using Promise as a mainstay of its lunar fleet.
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Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The British media regulator, Ofcom, would be tasked with assessing the deal, on top of the Competition and Markets Authority probe that’s already underway.
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Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday that Japan would take necessary countermeasures after thoroughly assessing the curbs and their impact.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
For its part, one of the ways the teacher’s union will be assessing which candidates to throw its support behind will be internet safety.
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Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Fatima Al-Kassab,
NPR,
1 July 2026
Alphonse Provinziano, managing partner of Provinziano & Associates law firm in Beverly Hills, also pointed to the mismatch in wealth in assessing possible spousal support for Kelce.
—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
The Unlimited Statute Of Limitations For Fraud The SOL prescribes the length of time permitted to the IRS to enforce the tax rules, typically by auditing a tax return and assessing additional tax.
—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Recent amendments to be considered include assessing a kindergartner’s math knowledge rather than screening for math deficiencies, something that would help identify students who need additional support.
—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
This decision is not final, and NASA is still assessing the feasibility of using Promise as a mainstay of its lunar fleet.
—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
The British media regulator, Ofcom, would be tasked with assessing the deal, on top of the Competition and Markets Authority probe that’s already underway.
—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday that Japan would take necessary countermeasures after thoroughly assessing the curbs and their impact.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
For its part, one of the ways the teacher’s union will be assessing which candidates to throw its support behind will be internet safety.
—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessing
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In its latest state budget that is expected to be voted on by the legislature this week, North Carolina is imposing a 6% tax on net trading fee revenue from prediction markets operating within the state, according to WRAL.
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Colombia wasted no time imposing itself on the Portugal defense, taking two shots in the opening minutes, the first a header by Cordoba after a Diaz shot was deflected, and another by Rodriguez that went wide.
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Real-world error includes sources of error beyond sampling error, such as nonresponse bias, coverage error, late shifts among undecided voters and error in estimating the composition of the electorate.
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Yet, in open defiance of the ban, last year’s Pride went on as planned and was the biggest in Hungary’s history, with organizers estimating attendance at more than 350,000.
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These include a mail sorting station, built-in charging areas on the shelves for phones, and bulletin boards or pin-up spaces for notes and calendars.
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Zoox also added fluting to the wireless charging pad to help keep phones in place.
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When the treatment for major depressive disorder gained FDA approval in August 2022, the company’s shares popped 65% in a week, valuing the company at $3 billion.
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Retail buyers chasing Musk’s dream of data centers in space and an eventual Mars settlement pushed the stock to about $225 on June 16, briefly valuing the company close to $2 trillion.
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The fans are seldom satisfied, and the local media corps isn’t shy about levying criticism.
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For example, the EU and CPTPP countries already ban countries from levying duties on certain digital activities and content.
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For CTOs, this means evaluating AI agents like production automation—which requires boundaries, identity and auditability—instead of productivity software.
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By evaluating the actual velocity and safety of a brand’s cross-border payments, Magellan can accurately assess risk dynamically.
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“Assessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assessing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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