as in to derive
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
I can deduce from the simple observation of your behavior that you're trying to hide something from me
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Recent Examples of deduce
Eagle-eyed TikTokers quickly deduced that Franco's new account is only following two others — the official account for an upcoming film titled Love Meets in the Sunshine and Christian Guiton, the film's director.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Brittany deduces that the only people who have been in the gym recently were Zack, Danny, and Nia, who used the room during her pool party.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
And, after extensive market research, Mattel execs deduced that this target audience liked the idea of oversized male heroes flaunting their power over other people.
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Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Fortunately the precise details are not necessary to deduce its shape.
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Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 June 2026
Brittany deduces that the only people who have been in the gym recently were Zack, Danny, and Nia, who used the room during her pool party.
—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
And, after extensive market research, Mattel execs deduced that this target audience liked the idea of oversized male heroes flaunting their power over other people.
—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
1 June 2026
Fortunately the precise details are not necessary to deduce its shape.
—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for deduce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduce
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Some explanations of bodily difference were obviously wrong, such as physician and signer of the Declaration of Independence Benjamin Rush’s conviction that the dark skin of African Americans was a disease, derived from leprosy.
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The real benefit is derived when the feedback is followed by visible action that improves experience, trust and retention.
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When choosing a warranty, review the contract, check what is covered, and understand the claims process.
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However, it is rarely used on mainstream weather maps and by TV meteorologists, who favor the heat index that has long reigned supreme and is easily understood by the public.
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Both Swift and Kelce decided to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen, per a statement shared with People.
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Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
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Examples include an agent that suggests a Roth conversion without looking at the life situation—such as age or tax bracket—or a support agent that infers CSAT is high due to dropping call volumes but doesn’t know a major telecom system is down.
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When galaxies heavy with dark matter cross those streams, astrophysicists can study the disturbances left behind to infer important properties like their speed and density.
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“Deduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduce. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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