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as in imposes
to establish or apply as a charge or penalty
the utility company will assess a fee if your payment is late
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as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
let's step back and assess the situation
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Recent Examples of assesses
Sue Halpern assesses the current threat of digital warfare and how the Administration may have weakened American defenses.
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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Before applying to be a special agent, Canvasser was a civilian employee assigned to the Office of Strategic Information and Intelligence, which monitors and assesses threats to the president and others under Secret Service protection.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.
—Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The list is separate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which assesses extinction risk over time.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The List Keeps Evolving The Lost Birds List is separate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which assesses extinction risk over time.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The committee, chaired by the secretary of the treasury, assesses potential national security risks of foreign direct investment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
The Board of Equalization today oversees the state’s 58 county assessors, assesses the property of railroads and certain utilities, collects alcoholic beverage tax and plays a part in administering taxes on insurers.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Before applying to be a special agent, Canvasser was a civilian employee assigned to the Office of Strategic Information and Intelligence, which monitors and assesses threats to the president and others under Secret Service protection.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.
—Tim Rathmann, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The list is separate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which assesses extinction risk over time.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
The List Keeps Evolving The Lost Birds List is separate from the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List, which assesses extinction risk over time.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
The committee, chaired by the secretary of the treasury, assesses potential national security risks of foreign direct investment.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders - a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assesses
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State law imposes interest on late taxes at a rate of 18% per year.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
24 Apr. 2026
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While society imposes rules and treats difference as a threat, David resists being shaped and stands for imagination and freedom.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates a nearly $300 billion shortfall in the HTF over the next 10 years, with the fund becoming insolvent starting in 2028.—
Andrew Stasiowski,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Hochul estimates that about 13,000 non-primary homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more will be subject to the tax.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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That should concern anyone who values stability in our elections, regardless of party.—
Dan Daley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The organization clearly values him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan’s analysis fit right in with how Hafley evaluates cornerbacks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Emond, president and CEO of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review, a nonprofit group that evaluates the cost and effectiveness of drugs, said Regeneron should be commended on its pricing.—
Berkeley Lovelace Jr,
NBC news,
23 Apr. 2026
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The pastor appraises the image.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The appraisal district appraises the market value of residential, commercial and industrial property for tax purposes.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Assesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assesses. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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