1
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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2
as in deductions
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determinations
Gaff ultimately admitted to his crimes in open court and provided details consistent with the determinations of police investigations, according to police.
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Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Though judges make determinations on what type of evidence a jury will hear, their rulings are typically open to the public, an important measure for transparency and fairness in the criminal justice system.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
As a lot of potential gains flow from these determinations, these companies are spending to have the best AI agents.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 May 2026
And many of the court’s six conservative justices seemed sympathetic to the Justice Department’s argument that the law bars courts from reviewing those determinations.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Courts also tended to uncritically accept presidential determinations in matters of foreign affairs and national security.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The law requires insurers to pay qualifying medical claims promptly and without fault determinations.
—Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 14 May 2026
Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.
—Chris Vannini, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Though judges make determinations on what type of evidence a jury will hear, their rulings are typically open to the public, an important measure for transparency and fairness in the criminal justice system.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
As a lot of potential gains flow from these determinations, these companies are spending to have the best AI agents.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 3 May 2026
And many of the court’s six conservative justices seemed sympathetic to the Justice Department’s argument that the law bars courts from reviewing those determinations.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Courts also tended to uncritically accept presidential determinations in matters of foreign affairs and national security.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The law requires insurers to pay qualifying medical claims promptly and without fault determinations.
—Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
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The Sun forms a cazimi with Mercury in Taurus in your 3rd House of Communication, illuminating messages, conversations, errands, and daily decisions with unusual clarity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Presidential records are essential for the transfer of power between Administrations and helping lawmakers understand how past decisions were made.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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There is arguably no issue that unifies the online gambling community more than repealing a new tax rule capping gambling deductions to 90% of losses.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
14 May 2026
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In other words, these deductions can be significant, particularly for recipients whose Social Security benefits are already modest.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But John Healey, a former Senate Republican chief of staff who is now Stewart’s senior adviser, cautioned against jumping to conclusions.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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Certain lower-risk administrative technologies are expressly excluded, including spreadsheets requiring human analysis, workflow management and routing tools, and systems that simply organize or summarize information without generating predictions or inferences.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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With this data, scientists can draw inferences about consciousness.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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In other corners, opinions ran hot about rampant nudity in the Austrian Pavilion.—
Sebastian Smee,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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An outspoken policy wonk who has appeared frequently on national television, McCaughey is quick on her feet and ready to offer opinions on a moment’s notice on health care, housing, taxes, and any other issue.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
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At a time when the world seems more absurd than ever, the need has only grown for a deftly incisive voice with the courage to decry truthiness to power, regardless of consequences.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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As mental health crises and resources continue to stretch, many fear the consequences could echo the fallout from the Covid pandemic.—
Will Barker,
TheWeek,
18 May 2026
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How the Framework Cuts Through Live Proposals Applied honestly, the framework produces sharper verdicts than the current debate allows.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Alex's defense team moved for a mistrial after the guilty verdicts were handed down, but the motion was quickly denied by the judge.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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