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as in shrewd
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as in cunning
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as in figuring
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 estimating
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 planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in intending
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 relying
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculating
Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
There are countless situations when calculating how many square feet are in a space comes in handy, from renting or buying a home to furnishing a place.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Two of the final few hurdles — calculating and mailing tax bills and distributing that revenue back to government agencies — have been politically thorny.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Lauren McKenzie, director of early childhood-to-12th-grade policy at The Commit Partnership, said school districts have the option to administer different assessments that focus on early literacy skills when calculating kindergarten readiness.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Wernicke dropped her own coverage and plans to pay for care with cash, calculating that the state tax penalty is less than the cost of premiums.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
But calculating repayment costs will be difficult to do with precision since the product comes with a variable rate that will adjust each month for borrowers based on market conditions.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The association also argued that calculating risk based on hypothetical annual consumption levels could create unnecessary alarm and confusion.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
While black holes represent the theory's most extreme manifestation, the same mathematics is essential for calculating the subtle but measurable time differences experienced by satellites orbiting Earth.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Even Alex becomes too entangled in her students’ dealings and ends up suffering at the hands of one of the more calculating boys.
—Rebekah Frumkin, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2019
And experts believe that his intuitive style could throw the more calculating Caruana, who has faced time crunches already in this championship, off-balance.
—Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 27 Nov. 2018
Verb
Some brands also cited seasonal sourcing patterns as a challenge in calculating long-term financing commitments.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
There are countless situations when calculating how many square feet are in a space comes in handy, from renting or buying a home to furnishing a place.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
Two of the final few hurdles — calculating and mailing tax bills and distributing that revenue back to government agencies — have been politically thorny.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Lauren McKenzie, director of early childhood-to-12th-grade policy at The Commit Partnership, said school districts have the option to administer different assessments that focus on early literacy skills when calculating kindergarten readiness.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
Wernicke dropped her own coverage and plans to pay for care with cash, calculating that the state tax penalty is less than the cost of premiums.
—Meg Tanaka, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
But calculating repayment costs will be difficult to do with precision since the product comes with a variable rate that will adjust each month for borrowers based on market conditions.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
The association also argued that calculating risk based on hypothetical annual consumption levels could create unnecessary alarm and confusion.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
While black holes represent the theory's most extreme manifestation, the same mathematics is essential for calculating the subtle but measurable time differences experienced by satellites orbiting Earth.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculating
Adjective
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But those picks came in the shrewd trade of quarterback Russell Wilson to Denver.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Those numbers are a result of both Buffett’s shrewd calls on stocks that ended up being undervalued, as well as recent policy changes in Japan, including widespread corporate governance reform and new pro-growth government rules and spending that have benefited technology companies.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Goldsworthy has made cunning edits of the landscape throughout Penpont.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps most perceptively captivating is the sweetly cunning way Marczak inserts himself into the film.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2026
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Thus, figuring how to prevent collisions has become more important as space agencies continue to rocket new technology into low Earth orbit — and there's already a brisk launch schedule planned for 2026.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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There is no reason both parties can't be at the table right now figuring this out.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
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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Mayor Michelle Wu says her administration is also planning to boost the city’s annual block-party grants to allow watch parties and festivities to take place across Boston’s neighborhoods.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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Lawmakers in Congress are planning to bury the commemorative chest in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Without intending, even as the Vietnam War lingered on and the national mood was grim, halftime became classic Americana, a telling mixture of self-parody and pride.—
Christopher Borrelli,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the Bucks are intending to see if a future can be crafted in Milwaukee for Antetokounmpo going forward, or else resume trade negotiations either closer to June’s NBA draft or during the next salary-cap calendar that opens July 1.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The research team focused on solving this problem at the hardware level rather than relying only on software improvements.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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For veterans relying on disability benefits to cover rent, food or medical care, those delays can be devastating.—
Irene Watkins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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American Bode Miller was always cagey about the state of his knee ligaments.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Joining another lab at her institution might be an option, but that would mean abandoning her main research interests, and other groups have also been cagey about funding.—
Jonathan Wosen,
STAT,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Calculating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculating. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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