1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
Kyra Knutson at Pacific Sky School received both the Arts and Courage Awards, recognized for her remarkable drawing skills and her resilience in overcoming challenges with quiet determination.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Khalil’s lawyers are also looking to toss a determination by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as to why he should be deported, and — more broadly — an injunction stopping the federal government from enforcing a policy of going after noncitizens who engage in pro-Palestinian speech.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
The arrival of the new local store was first made public when Elk Grove’s planning commission approved a notice of determination on the site in December 2023.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
Our communities will continue to be stable and strong thanks to the courage and determination of the International Association of Machinists, Locals 1746 and 700.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
Khalil’s lawyers are also looking to toss a determination by Secretary of State Marco Rubio as to why he should be deported, and — more broadly — an injunction stopping the federal government from enforcing a policy of going after noncitizens who engage in pro-Palestinian speech.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 5 June 2025
The arrival of the new local store was first made public when Elk Grove’s planning commission approved a notice of determination on the site in December 2023.
—Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
Our communities will continue to be stable and strong thanks to the courage and determination of the International Association of Machinists, Locals 1746 and 700.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
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In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.—
Danielle J. Brown,
Baltimore Sun,
6 June 2025
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Here’s how each university navigated the Trump administration’s mounting pressure – and what their decisions reveal about power, protest and the future of American higher education.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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In Tanzi’s opinion, the best diet for the brain is the Mediterranean diet, which minimizes red meat and is rich in fiber from fruit and vegetables.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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His opinions on player personnel are heard routinely by the club’s decision makers.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
14 June 2025
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Those deductions were significant: $18,288 in 2010, $32,672 in 2011, and $34,401 in 2012.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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This figure does not reflect the deduction of expenses incurred in the course of doing business.—
Mia Taylor,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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Written in Latin, the coroners' rolls are records of sudden or suspicious deaths as investigated by a jury of local men, called together by the coroner to establish facts and reach a verdict.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Jurors ended the day without a verdict and are due back in Manhattan Supreme Court Monday morning.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Conclusion Storage has a significant impact on AI inference.—
Abel Gordon,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The second is inference, which is the day-to-day use of AI models.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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Kissinger believed that power stemmed from a combination of economic strength, diplomatic influence, national self-interests, and military deterrence—but most importantly, the perception of resolve and strategic consistency.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Kyiv has long sought to impress upon the Kremlin that there are costs to prolonging its campaign, but some analysts have warned that the operation – which struck Russian airfields thousands of miles from Ukraine’s borders – will only replenish Moscow’s resolve.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Roku’s Debt stood at $577 million at the conclusion of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $11 billion (as of 6/6/2025).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Big 12—arguably the most enthusiastic supporter of private capital among the conferences—recently came to a similar conclusion after a year-long evaluation process that reportedly included discussions with global investment firm CVC Capital.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Medium-bodied with excellent ripeness, good acidity and persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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That persistence of the idea itself is kind of an artwork.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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