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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
The willingness to shoot from further out was noted when assessing Viktor Gyokeres’ first half of the season at Arsenal.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
When assessing a hat's dirtiness, look for visible stains or sweat marks and treat only those areas with a soft, damp cloth and detergent rather than washing the entire hat.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
While there’s growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
On Monday, the jury will hear evidence in the trial’s punishment phase and consider assessing a prison term of between five and 99 years, or life.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
As part of the Ermlin Project, Granata is studying mustelids like stoats and assessing their conservation status in the Alps.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
People magazine reported that Thames Valley Police is assessing claims related to events said to have taken place at Royal Lodge in 2010.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
This includes assessing how aircraft and engine design choices interact with existing airport infrastructure, such as taxiways, gates, and maintenance areas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
The consolidation study will involve assessing the financial condition of both companies and the state of their systems.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
When assessing a hat's dirtiness, look for visible stains or sweat marks and treat only those areas with a soft, damp cloth and detergent rather than washing the entire hat.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
While there’s growing interest in assessing school readiness, education experts differ on what to measure and how.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
On Monday, the jury will hear evidence in the trial’s punishment phase and consider assessing a prison term of between five and 99 years, or life.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
As part of the Ermlin Project, Granata is studying mustelids like stoats and assessing their conservation status in the Alps.
—Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
People magazine reported that Thames Valley Police is assessing claims related to events said to have taken place at Royal Lodge in 2010.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
This includes assessing how aircraft and engine design choices interact with existing airport infrastructure, such as taxiways, gates, and maintenance areas.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
The consolidation study will involve assessing the financial condition of both companies and the state of their systems.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessing
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Couple his extroverted on-pitch personality and his, in theory, imposing 6ft 4in (195cm) frame that can be equally languid and driving in style, Onana should have all the characteristics to play among the elite.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Republicans passed legislation to reduce spending on federal health programs and food assistance, largely by imposing work requirements on people receiving aid and by shifting certain costs onto the states.—
ALI SWENSON,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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New work and volunteer requirements, designed without caregivers in mind, could create unintended consequences — with the Congressional Budget Office estimating that Medicaid work requirements could increase the number of uninsured adults by nearly 5 million by 2034.—
Emily D. Tisdale,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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On Metaculus, a group of forecasters has taken to estimating when AIs will have the chops to out-predict an elite team of humans.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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In one instance, Cordero met with a foreign national and provided the individual with a passport and visa allowing travel to the United States in exchange for cash, according to charging documents.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Feb. 2026
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New infrastructure, such as landing pads and charging stations, will support this growth.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The two have kept quiet about their relationship, with Bad Bunny valuing privacy above anything else.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
8 Feb. 2026
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Missing a filing deadline, incorrectly valuing an asset or failing to list a creditor could result in your case being dismissed or losing property.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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As well as prohibiting establishments from refusing to accept cash, the bill prevents businesses from levying additional fees or surcharges on cash payments compared to cashless transactions.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Nov. 2025
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Voters could face a decision to approve levying a 1% sales tax on unincorporated areas of Yolo County or a countywide 1% sales tax.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 Nov. 2025
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Investigations revealed Bass requested alterations to a city report evaluating officials’ response to the fires.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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Started in September 2025, the plan focuses on evaluating the district’s elementary schools — including their total enrollment, staffing, school climate, programs and instruction — to determine which schools to close or consolidate.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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