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as in imposing
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 estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
let's step back and assess the situation
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Recent Examples of assessing
Around 2021, the indictment alleges, Meade began conspiring with West to structure various financial transactions in an effort to obstruct the IRS from assessing and collecting Meade’s federal tax obligation.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Gruel questioned why the city is pushing through a multiyear brand management contract without assessing whether such rebranding or marketing services are needed.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Local officials were assessing the extent of the damage and impact — as the region braces for more possible tornadoes in the days ahead.
—Ben Noll, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
More tips Ultimately, when assessing storm damage in a vegetable garden, comparing the effort and time required for recovery with those for starting over is often what is needed.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
But experts are assessing whether the pinch being felt in wallets is enough to transform transportation habits.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Keep yourself hydrated—staff are always on hand with flasks of muña tea—and spend some time studying the map with your guide and assessing which trails are best for your ability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The standards for assessing the trustworthiness of sources from the perspective of journalists have apparently changed as a result of social media.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Each of us moves through a world strewn with figurative mountains and molehills, continually assessing what matters more and what matters less.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2026
Gruel questioned why the city is pushing through a multiyear brand management contract without assessing whether such rebranding or marketing services are needed.
—Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Local officials were assessing the extent of the damage and impact — as the region braces for more possible tornadoes in the days ahead.
—Ben Noll, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
More tips Ultimately, when assessing storm damage in a vegetable garden, comparing the effort and time required for recovery with those for starting over is often what is needed.
—Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
But experts are assessing whether the pinch being felt in wallets is enough to transform transportation habits.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Keep yourself hydrated—staff are always on hand with flasks of muña tea—and spend some time studying the map with your guide and assessing which trails are best for your ability.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The standards for assessing the trustworthiness of sources from the perspective of journalists have apparently changed as a result of social media.
—Florian Wintterlin, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Each of us moves through a world strewn with figurative mountains and molehills, continually assessing what matters more and what matters less.
—Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for assessing
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Despite outstanding architecture, what makes this imposing building truly notorious is its storied past.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Lady Gaga took the theme literally, slipping into a huge, imposing fuchsia-pink ensemble, others played it simple.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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In 1999, the Institute of Medicine’s landmark report To Err Is Human shocked the nation by estimating that 44,000 to 98,000 Americans were dying each year from preventable medical errors.—
Joe Kiani,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, most jobs now require education or training beyond high school, with research estimating that close to three-quarters of jobs will require postsecondary education by 2031.—
Jessica Handy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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The fifth-year rate is about $10 less per call than what QuadCom is charging in its 2026-27 budget year, Stewart said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Battery and charging capabilities further strengthen the 06T’s appeal.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Luckily, the hotel can rely on fans of the brand knowing and valuing the hotel’s low-impact promise.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist, ran for mayor on a platform of free buses, universal childcare and city-run grocery stores paid for in part by levying higher taxes on the rich.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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The fines that the state board of education will now be responsible for levying against districts could be six figures for a single violation, depending on the superintendent’s salary.—
Matthew Kelly
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the case of Iran, here too, the threat level was not enough to warrant strikes, according to a top government official responsible for observing and evaluating Iran’s capabilities.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Roseman interjected with an important part when evaluating prospects.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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