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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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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 threshold for herd immunity is generally calculated at a 95% vaccination rate.
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The system calculates the movement path automatically.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The program, called Cornerstone and launched in partnership with Stanford University in August, helps companies calculate their emissions based on their economic activities—just as the Environmental Protection Agency’s program did.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
But exactly how OpenAI calculates imminent risk — or lack thereof — remains unclear.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
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Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The system calculates the movement path automatically.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
The program, called Cornerstone and launched in partnership with Stanford University in August, helps companies calculate their emissions based on their economic activities—just as the Environmental Protection Agency’s program did.
—Time Contributors, Time, 29 Apr. 2026
But exactly how OpenAI calculates imminent risk — or lack thereof — remains unclear.
—Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculate
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The executive is joining the board of directors for $7 billion quantum computing company PsiQuantum, the company exclusively told Semafor.—
Rachyl Jones,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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The company, a spin-off from the University of Oxford, has been working on optical computing with a clear mission to meet escalating demand for computing with AI’s surge.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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Steele is now unlikely to rejoin the Cubs’ rotation until after the July All-Star break, Counsell estimated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The president most recently estimated that the project will cost somewhere between $300 million and $400 million.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Apr. 2026
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All of that was on plenty of minds as the audience started on spring pea and burrata salad and waiters prepared to serve a main course starring prime chateaubriand and Maine lobster.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If suspicious activity is detected, users receive support from fraud resolution specialists who help contact agencies, prepare documentation, and dispute unauthorized accounts.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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This plant is intended to store large quantities of hydrogen underground.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Apr. 2026
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The four species intended to benefit are rayed bean (Villosa fabalis), sheepnose (Plethobasus cyphyus), snuffbox (Epioblasma triquetra), and spectaclecase (Cumberlandia monodonta).—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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While many gig workers rely on cars, a growing number are making money on two wheels — delivering food, groceries, and small packages by bike, e-bike, or scooter.—
Kathy Kristof,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Home charging may have some hefty initial startup costs, but these systems make charging your EV much more convenient opposed to relying solely on public chargers.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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And you were expected to figure it out no matter what.—
Larry Fink , Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Aptly enough, Hall figures Manning’s old office was right about where the new center field will be.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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Frey keeps hitters guessing because of his rare ability to throw five different pitches for strikes.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, plenty of people show no signs at all, which is why blood testing matters more than guessing.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
30 Apr. 2026
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Buckingham Palace announced Sunday that the visit would proceed as previously planned.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Seeking offense, New York plans to designate Tommy Pham for assignment and has agreed to a major league contract with Austin Slater, a pair of people familiar with the move said, speaking to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the decisions were not announced.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Calculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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