1
as in deciding
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 figuring
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
trying to determine which direction we were facing
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as in finding
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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4
as in stopping
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 settling
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 determining
Work-permit levels for TPS were set in 1990 and the complex method for determining whether someone qualifies for asylum was codified in 1996.
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Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Investigators are still determining what led up to the altercation, how the victim was murdered, and the suspect's motive.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Lucas said determining which taxes will be used is still up for negotiation.
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Dylan Lysen
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Because when a health crisis occurs, the greatest challenge is often not determining where assets go after death.
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John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Steps by Health Goal Health goals play a critical role in determining your ideal number of steps.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
30 June 2026
If multiple fires are burning at once, real-time data is crucial to determining response.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
The California State Auditor conducted a report on evidence supporting the RTO order last year and found that the order was issued without determining beforehand the amount of office space needed to accommodate in-person work four days per week or the associated costs.
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Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Investigators are still determining what led up to the altercation, how the victim was murdered, and the suspect's motive.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Lucas said determining which taxes will be used is still up for negotiation.
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Dylan Lysen
june 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Because when a health crisis occurs, the greatest challenge is often not determining where assets go after death.
—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Steps by Health Goal Health goals play a critical role in determining your ideal number of steps.
—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
30 June 2026
If multiple fires are burning at once, real-time data is crucial to determining response.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
The California State Auditor conducted a report on evidence supporting the RTO order last year and found that the order was issued without determining beforehand the amount of office space needed to accommodate in-person work four days per week or the associated costs.
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Kat Tran,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determining
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In deciding to be cautious in handling two-time All-Star Shane McClanahan’s return to action for the first time since August 2023 by skipping his turn in the rotation, the Rays put some extra work on their relievers by designating Saturday as a bullpen game.
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But being heard is not the same as being placed in the position of deciding between parents.
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Going back to the books, the cocoon periods after each tragedy were periods of vulnerability, figuring things out and trying to survive, and that’s incredibly satisfying to play.
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Surely, a state as innovative as Florida is capable of figuring it out.
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More than a week after the disaster, search-and-rescue operations remain active, though hopes of finding additional survivors are rapidly fading.
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The family pursued legal action after finding that their pool was not built according to code, and put the settlement money toward founding a water safety nonprofit, The Zac Foundation.
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Technology led to the suspect's arrest Officers obtained doorbell camera footage, which showed a silver SUV stopping along a curb on Majors Choice Drive.
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Its compact size and functional interior and exterior pockets will make zipping through airport security or stopping for gas on road trips a breeze — no more digging through disorganized totes to locate your wallet and phone.
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So the new team owners took their inspiration from intimate venues like Duke University’s Cameron Indoor Stadium, settling on a capacity of 11,500 with the goal of creating a fan experience that was loud, crowded and coveted.
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While many people move abroad to expand their careers and gain international work experience, settling into a new country also means navigating unfamiliar customs, language, and routines.
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At first glance, judging friend versus foe feels simple and even necessary in the garden.
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If the outcome isn’t moving, examine inputs and behaviors before judging the system’s capability.
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On an album centered on killing ego and embracing growth, the response feels less like avoidance and more like a man choosing peace over proving a point.
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That means creating an easily navigable layout, incorporating soft, inviting textures and materials, and choosing extra-comfortable furniture.
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After learning that her friend Shannon’s mother has died in a car accident, Elle is suddenly facing her first real encounter with grief and, unable to sit with it, throws herself into planning the memorial, down to selecting the music.
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Doctors suspected rabies after learning the boy had direct contact with a bat weeks earlier.
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“Determining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determining. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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