1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
Davies made some changes with one eye on the Newcastle tie but a strong team selection — including Stansfield, who came off the bench to score late on — highlighted his determination to take every game seriously.
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Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
And that atmosphere of determination bred a desire to prove themselves.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Investigators hope to release a preliminary report on what caused the collision within 30 days, but a final report, with a probable-cause determination, could take up to a year or more.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The exact cause of the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses, remains under investigation, and a final determination could take many months.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
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Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
And that atmosphere of determination bred a desire to prove themselves.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
Investigators hope to release a preliminary report on what caused the collision within 30 days, but a final report, with a probable-cause determination, could take up to a year or more.
—Johnny Dodd, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
The exact cause of the fire, which killed 17 people and destroyed more than 9,000 homes and businesses, remains under investigation, and a final determination could take many months.
—Ivan Penn, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for determination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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But the unusual decision to grant Musk's team access to millions of Americans' private taxpayer data has been described as potentially dangerous.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The full ramifications of Trump’s decision, whether in the country’s urban centers or rural enclaves, won’t be fully absorbed for weeks or months.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Polls offer mixed signals about public opinion on these actions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll conducted in January found that shrinking the federal workforce — whether through job cuts or getting rid of entire agencies — has more opposition than support, although a significant share of Americans had yet to develop an opinion.—
Brian Witte,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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About 90% of taxpayers claim the standard deduction now and do not itemize deductions.—
Susan Tompor,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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High deductions compared to earnings Another area for IRS scrutiny can be high tax breaks compared to your income, Baran said.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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According to the Star Tribune, the verdict came just after 11 a.m. on Thursday.—
Jacqueline Devine,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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That’s a very tight window between nominations and a final verdict.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Feb. 2025
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Their own training and inference costs could plummet.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
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The company says the development will lead to significant energy savings and lower costs for AI training and inference.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
3 Feb. 2025
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But that also is when the Heat will have to display a resolve to stomach something better over the regular-season’s final 29 games.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nosek showed that resolve Tuesday night with a team-high 15 points, but the host Mustangs were hardly a smooth-running machine in a 66-58 nonconference loss to Yorkville in Aurora.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Tennessean last week celebrated the conclusion of its inaugural Journalism Academy program for Tennessee college students.—
Cassandra Stephenson,
The Tennessean,
12 Feb. 2025
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With the conclusion of the 2024 NFL season and Super Bowl LIX in the rearview, teams are already eyeing prospects.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Their journey proves that self-belief, discipline, and persistence can help in overcoming challenges and create a better future for oneself and others.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2025
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The increase's magnitude and persistence have shocked many climate experts, leaving them somewhat puzzled about what else could be behind the remarkable rise.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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