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adjective

di-ˈtər-mənd How to pronounce determined (audio)
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1
as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken

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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose a determined effort to finish first in the race

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determined

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verb

past tense of determine
1
as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) a three-member panel will determine the case

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2
as in figured
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration trying to determine which direction we were facing

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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort we failed to determine the answer to the riddle

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as in concluded
to come to an end your participation in the savings plan determines with the termination of your employment here

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as in settled
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute your choice of college could determine the rest of your life

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Recent Examples of determined
Adjective
Chick-fil-A determined on July 13 that unauthorized parties may have accessed information stored inside affected accounts. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Yet the value of those investments isn’t determined during open enrollment. — Orla Nixon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
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Clearly there’s little to be gained from trying to set a dollar value on a sports package when an additional 24 matches are in play, especially when the break structure has yet to be determined. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 July 2026 Her cause of death was determined to be seizures due to alcohol withdrawal. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for determined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determined
  1. resolute
  2. relentless
  3. decided
  4. figured
  5. found
  6. concluded
  7. settled
  8. intent
Adjective
  • That approach has totted up 38 unbeaten matches and created a resolute backline – another key trait of almost all World Cup winners – through pragmatism-by-possession.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • An extremely wacky third-place game The World Cup final tends to be a nervy affair, often marked by cautious attacks and resolute defending.
    — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Much of the tension comes from Shaw’s relentless badgering of Dreyfuss, a dynamic that can grow somewhat repetitive as the play progresses.
    — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
  • The food and beverage industry is shifting its focus from relentless novelty to leveraging familiarity and consumer trust.
    — Louis Biscotti, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of relentless
Verb
  • First, the city’s second-longest serving mayor decided to retire less than halfway through her term.
    — DJ Simmons July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
  • Joining him at the top of the medals stand was Jefferson-Wooden, whose main challenger, Gabby Thomas, has been running well but decided not to run at nationals.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
Definition of decided
Verb
  • Backup catcher Drew Millas was the first Nationals catcher in the majors to look to the dugout for suggestions, as the team figured its outspoken backstop would communicate what was (or wasn’t) working and have more time to focus on his offense.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The organizations that haven't figured that out yet are paying for it in client trust, in renewal conversations and in the compounding cost of retrofitting compliance into products that weren't designed to carry it.
    — Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of figured
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  • Music, mentorship & the main stage One of the defining aspects of the festival is its connection to Art as Mentorship, the nonprofit Chi founded after years of touring with Making Movies.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The life and career of Giorgio Armani is set to be the subject of a high-end TV series produced by Italy’s Lux Vide, which is collaborating with the fashion house founded by the iconic designer known for his close ties to Hollywood.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 30 July 2026
Definition of found
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  • Dick Grayson and Jason Todd, voted to join the crew union IATSE in an election that concluded on Tuesday.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026
  • The group concluded that consuming up to 400 milligrams of caffeine daily — up to five, 8-ounce cups of coffee — is unlikely to cause harm in most adults.
    — Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 21 July 2026
Definition of concluded
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  • Although Medicaid funding is flowing again to Planned Parenthood, the fierce debate over the prominent reproductive health provider is far from settled.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 21 July 2026
  • The Zach Werenski situation spiraled into a vetoed trade to the Stars, then settled.
    — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of settled
Adjective
  • Protesters appear intent on proving that the uprising is authentic and homegrown.
    — Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
  • Themes, topics, and intent signals can now be identified and mapped to relevant brands.
    — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
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