1
as in to decide
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 to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
trying to determine which direction we were facing
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3
as in to find
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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4
as in to conclude
to come to an end
your participation in the savings plan determines with the termination of your employment here
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5
as in to settle
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 determine
There is no update on the containment of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
Despite an uncertain future, the theater’s team is determined to continue their art and their wartime volunteering.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
The city medical examiner will determine the child’s cause of death.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Learn to use local frost dates to determine when to start seeds indoors and how to prepare seedlings for life outdoors.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacramento Bee, 9 Mar. 2025
Despite an uncertain future, the theater’s team is determined to continue their art and their wartime volunteering.
—Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
The city medical examiner will determine the child’s cause of death.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2025
Learn to use local frost dates to determine when to start seeds indoors and how to prepare seedlings for life outdoors.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determine
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Conversely, could the Blues still decide to add to the roster?—
Jeremy Rutherford,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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But when Allie decides to give her ex-fiance a second chance and jilts her new flatmate, Hedra’s demure demeanor begins to shift and increasingly sour.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Suns drafted him with the 22nd pick, one of three Arkansas Razorbacks chosen in the first round, joining Todd Day and Lee Mayberry.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2025
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Around the world, the evidence for the value of social progress is conclusive: McKinsey’s global research found that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25% more likely to experience above-average profitability.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The increasing regional influence within the industry shows no signs of slowing, as various multicultural expectations are finding application.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
2 Mar. 2025
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Russian assaults are down from up to 60 per day to as few as 18, CDS concluded.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Icke’s’ Oedipus began performances at London’s Wyndham’s Theatre on October 4, 2024, and concluded its record-breaking run on January 4.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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Slotkin’s spoke from Wyandotte, Michigan, a working-class community south of Detroit, as Democrats struggle to settle on a unified message to combat Trump, which was on full display Tuesday night as Trump delivered the longest address to Congress by a president in U.S. history.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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In the 1970s, his family immigrated to the U.S., settling first in Massachusetts and then in California, outside of Los Angeles.—
Alice Park,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both teams entered unbeaten, having given up just 10 goals each all season, so one goal figured to be enough to win.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Listen to this article Q: Man, can’t figure this team out at all.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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While on the scene, troopers from Troop E in Montville learned that Troop D in Danielson held an active arrest warrant for Leblanc, state police said.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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Shady spots need special shrubs and flowers; learn what grows best before planting. 33.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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The deputy had stopped Huttle, 42, of Hobart for driving 70 mph in a 55 mph zone.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The news continues to appear bad for LIT, yet the fund has stopped slumping.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Determine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determine. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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