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as in computes
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing
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as in estimates
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish
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as in prepares
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me
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as in relies
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculates
The white paper calculates that a top-earning couple retiring at age 67 in 2026 would collect $101,000.
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Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
About 1 million beneficiaries receive benefits of $50,000 or more annually, the CRFB calculates.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
This tool scans microscope images and calculates the percentage of grain growth across the weld interface.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Xeneta’s congestion ratio calculates the number of ships waiting to call at the port divided by the total number of vessels already docked.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
The state calculates that your new car loses 5% of its value a year, so 10% over two years.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Proponents of indexing typically cite the consumer price index, but that’s only one of numerous inflation measures the government calculates.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
After installation, Backblaze scans your hard drive for certain file types, such as documents, media files, and downloads, and calculates the total backup size.
—Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The streamer calculates views as hours viewed divided by runtime, so when the first batch of episodes releases, the views are determined using just the runtime of the first half.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
About 1 million beneficiaries receive benefits of $50,000 or more annually, the CRFB calculates.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 25 Mar. 2026
This tool scans microscope images and calculates the percentage of grain growth across the weld interface.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Xeneta’s congestion ratio calculates the number of ships waiting to call at the port divided by the total number of vessels already docked.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Mar. 2026
The state calculates that your new car loses 5% of its value a year, so 10% over two years.
—Esme Murphy, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Proponents of indexing typically cite the consumer price index, but that’s only one of numerous inflation measures the government calculates.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
After installation, Backblaze scans your hard drive for certain file types, such as documents, media files, and downloads, and calculates the total backup size.
—Justin Pot, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
The streamer calculates views as hours viewed divided by runtime, so when the first batch of episodes releases, the views are determined using just the runtime of the first half.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
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During training, each GPU computes a mathematical operation called a gradient on its own batch of data.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Jan. 2026
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Outside of the payrolls and CPI report, the BLS also computes data on import and export prices, job openings, producer prices, productivity and other metrics.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Nov. 2025
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These pairs of tickets are typically worth between $3,000 and $6,000, the developer estimates.—
Catherine Odom,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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Restaurant staff estimates the damage to be around $9,000.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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As The Studio prepares its return to Hollywood for Season 2, the cast will be missing one bright star following Catherine O’Hara’s death at age 71.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
4 Apr. 2026
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As the church prepares to celebrate Christ’s resurrection on Easter, its members hope for renewal and liberation of their homeland as the fate of its governance hangs in the balance.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Grocery Hub is working on getting SNAP EBT card acceptance back at the location and intends to implement a customer loyalty program, Hussein said.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five days later, On3 reported that senior forward Javan Buchanan also intends to be in the portal.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Iraqi militias form a key node in Iran’s network of regional proxies opposed to the US and Israel, and Baghdad also relies on Tehran for supplies of natural gas.—
Patrick Sykes,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Kuwait relies on desalination for 90% of its fresh water, with at least half a dozen plants operating to meet the need.—
Lucia I Suarez Sang,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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But that figures to change now that the Final Four field is in place and Michigan, Illinois, Arizona and UConn prepare for next weekend’s basketball smorgasbord in Indianapolis.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Tortorella figures to bring a different energy to the Golden Knights.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lori listens in dumbfounded silence, keeping her eyes on the prize, and trying not to roll them when Julian makes a comment about the dearth of great women artists—the kind of remark that earned him a close brush with cancellation in the past.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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If feedback arrives, take it as encouragement to refine, not retreat, since practice is what makes potential skills into real ones!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The forthcoming scorecards are just one way the group plans to track the public-lands voting records of Wyoming lawmakers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2026
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If dinner plans conflict with deadlines, propose takeout and a raincheck tonight.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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