as in estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor
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Recent Examples of evaluating
The city manager is also evaluating whether the current site could support private development.
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Jack Fink, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
For those evaluating whether to claim Social Security early to cover expenses or delay for a higher monthly benefit, reducing spending by even a small amount could be what makes a delay strategy viable.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s a significant claim backed by a dermatologist’s endorsement — a key trust signal when evaluating hair loss products.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Nor are bidders supposed to have connections to those evaluating the bids.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Last September, the city released the feasibility study, outlining the site’s potential uses and evaluating considerations like parking and utilities.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
So, when evaluating hires or emerging leaders, Weinberg looks for people who can grow quickly with the company—those who can go from managing no one to leading teams of 20, 50, or even 100.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
For clinicians evaluating recurrent or chronic pelvic, abdominal, urinary, or musculoskeletal pain in reproductive-age patients, menstrual timing should be considered a meaningful diagnostic variable.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Two high-level Biden administration officials who played key roles in evaluating a Microsoft security product that was breached by Chinese hackers now enjoy senior positions at the technology corporation, according to public social media profiles.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Jack Fink, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
For those evaluating whether to claim Social Security early to cover expenses or delay for a higher monthly benefit, reducing spending by even a small amount could be what makes a delay strategy viable.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
That’s a significant claim backed by a dermatologist’s endorsement — a key trust signal when evaluating hair loss products.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
Nor are bidders supposed to have connections to those evaluating the bids.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
Last September, the city released the feasibility study, outlining the site’s potential uses and evaluating considerations like parking and utilities.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
So, when evaluating hires or emerging leaders, Weinberg looks for people who can grow quickly with the company—those who can go from managing no one to leading teams of 20, 50, or even 100.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 26 Mar. 2026
For clinicians evaluating recurrent or chronic pelvic, abdominal, urinary, or musculoskeletal pain in reproductive-age patients, menstrual timing should be considered a meaningful diagnostic variable.
—Sarah Berg, STAT, 26 Mar. 2026
Two high-level Biden administration officials who played key roles in evaluating a Microsoft security product that was breached by Chinese hackers now enjoy senior positions at the technology corporation, according to public social media profiles.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluating
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The federal bill introduced large cuts to the nation’s Medicaid and food assistance programs, with the Congressional Budget Office estimating 10 million people will lose their health insurance by 2034.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Inability to stay on GLP-1s is a longstanding issue due to factors such as difficulty accessing the drugs and gastrointestinal side effects, with one 2025 study estimating that around 65% of patients with obesity stop treatment within a year.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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Chalker concluded that the test was primarily assessing his psychology.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The civilian panel also diverged from McDonnell in assessing the tactical mistakes made by Hoang and the two officers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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At a $750,000 price point, buyers are looking for the ultimate drop top GT car, valuing style and exclusivity with ultra high GT performance.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Amazon built its hiring process around its core Leadership Principles, with interviewers trained to probe for red flags, and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been outspoken about valuing street smarts and intellectual curiosity over pedigree alone.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Evaluating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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