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
The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.
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Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
City officials said the pension board is an independent body, and its determinations are not affected by city disciplinary actions so the disability pension is not affected by his firing.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to look at whether such court reviews of the process, to get around the fact that the law specifically strips courts of their role in reviewing TPS determinations, are lawful.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
That has prevented people with disabilities from speedy federal determinations that can provide money and support through life-altering circumstances.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Fifty-six companies appeared to rely on undisclosed GRAS safety determinations for 275 chemicals, the investigation found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
The complexity of mental illness makes such determinations dangerously subjective.
—Sonja Wasden, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility re-determinations, and requires the Secretary of Family and Social Services to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
City officials said the pension board is an independent body, and its determinations are not affected by city disciplinary actions so the disability pension is not affected by his firing.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to look at whether such court reviews of the process, to get around the fact that the law specifically strips courts of their role in reviewing TPS determinations, are lawful.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 16 Mar. 2026
That has prevented people with disabilities from speedy federal determinations that can provide money and support through life-altering circumstances.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Fifty-six companies appeared to rely on undisclosed GRAS safety determinations for 275 chemicals, the investigation found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
The complexity of mental illness makes such determinations dangerously subjective.
—Sonja Wasden, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
Senate Bill 1 also establishes the time frame for Medicaid eligibility re-determinations, and requires the Secretary of Family and Social Services to transmit certain information to the federal government to prevent multiple state Medicaid enrollment.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
Noun
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By the time he gets called, families can be at war over decisions about dad’s house, mom’s assets or grandma’s healthcare.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their intensity and compression of timescale require curatorial decisions to be shaped by different tempos of attention.—
Manuela Moscoso,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bill also would raise the standard deductions from $24,000 to $30,000 for Georgians filing joint returns.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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However, starting in January 2026, employee paycheck withholdings should reflect the tips and overtime deductions, which means workers will see the benefit each pay period rather than via a lump sum next tax season.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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In discussions with others, caution against leaping to conclusions.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another great example of this in action is KPMG’s new early career program focused on human qualities such as critical thinking, data analysis, and drawing conclusions rather than technical know-how.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The problem is that such inferences are often wildly speculative and will almost certainly lead to false convictions or arrests.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the video, which circulated Tuesday on social media, Dye used voices that made inferences about Malukas’ sexuality.—
Jenna Fryer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Or shouted down a guest speaker with different opinions while clad in Crocs and a hoodie?—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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People have strong feelings and strong opinions to-day, to an almost ruthless degree.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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As Kansas City considers big changes to its rules for developers seeking tax breaks, local affordable housing advocates want officials to pump the brakes and think more about the consequences of such a shift.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Millions of Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage are approaching a critical deadline that could have long-lasting financial consequences.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The financial penalties to date have been minimal — less than $400 million in damages between the two verdicts last week — but the cases establish a troubling precedent for tech giants that are betting their future on AI.—
Jennifer Elias,Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Meta and Google both plan to appeal the verdicts.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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