1
as in to compute
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
the family has been calculating what a week at the beach resort would end up costing
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2
as in to estimate
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
I calculate that this job will take another two days to finish
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3
as in to prepare
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
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as in to intend
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me
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as in to rely
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
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Recent Examples of calculate
The 15% offset is calculated from your total benefit amount before any deductions, such as your Medicare premium, Kantrowitz said.
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Some thermostats may also calculate and display the humidity inside your home.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Researchers also calculated the borrower delinquency rate in each state after removing those who were not in repayment or had a zero dollar monthly payment.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Trump, Biden allies divided over GDP report One crisis away from homelessness
While discretionary spending is somewhat determined by priorities, income is the key factor when calculating what and where to spend.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Annie Nova, CNBC, 14 May 2025
Some thermostats may also calculate and display the humidity inside your home.
—Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Researchers also calculated the borrower delinquency rate in each state after removing those who were not in repayment or had a zero dollar monthly payment.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Trump, Biden allies divided over GDP report One crisis away from homelessness
While discretionary spending is somewhat determined by priorities, income is the key factor when calculating what and where to spend.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculate
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Synapses are the way neurons move and compute information in the brain.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2025
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Power is the lifeblood of data centers, but data centers aren’t plug-and-play operations, requiring copious amounts of electricity for computing power and fans to keep the infrastructure cool.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2025
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Bernie Madoff Bernie Madoff, infamous for the largest Ponzi scheme in U.S. history, lost a personal net worth estimated at $823-$826 million before his 2008 downfall.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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That’s dramatically quieter than the 75 decibels that retailer Tractor Supply Co. estimates as the volume of an average push mower.—
Tyler Hayes,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Several media outlets reported earlier this month that the Trump administration was preparing releasing the full audio.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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This is when everything used for the production is broken back down and prepared to be returned or stored.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
17 May 2025
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What was intended to be a private moment became a raw, honest portrayal of the bittersweet reality of being far from home.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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The organization instead touted the 5K for Kirk, an alternative race intended to raise funds for the deputy and his family.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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Will people rely too much on AI assistants to get through the day?—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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With cost trends rising, risk adjustment volatility increasing, and regulatory scrutiny intensifying, insurers can no longer rely on pure enrollment growth to drive profits.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The Mavericks figure to take Flagg and not look back.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Doing so would then free up Scott Harris and Co. to pursue another upgrade at the July 31 trade deadline, when the Tigers figure to be major buyers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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En route, Ellie tries to guess what the surprise might be, but comes up snake eyes.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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Labeling the Menu Take a note from the hosts of yesteryear and don't leave guests guessing what's for dinner.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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The Miami-headquartered Restaurant Brands International (RBI) plans to spend up to $700 million through 2028 as part of its plan to revitalize Burger King.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Warning signs: Compulsively planning for every possible scenario Struggling to celebrate wins because you're fixated on next challenges Feeling perpetually restless about pending tasks How to break free: Turn your forward-thinking tendency into an advantage through temporal distancing.—
Melody Wilding,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Calculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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