1
as in computes
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in estimates
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in prepares
to work out the details of (something) in advance
calculated the best route to take to the coast
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in intends
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I calculate to run a marathon from start to finish—even if it kills me
Synonyms & Similar Words
5
as in relies
to place reliance or trust
we know we can calculate on you following through, whatever the assignment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of calculates
The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the state calculates vaccination rates as a percentage of the total number of students enrolled, so the enrollment decline is factored in.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike the truckload index, which calculates rate per mile, the LTL index is calculated by rate per pound.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Zero Years Drag You Down The SSA calculates your benefit using your highest 35 earning years.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In your cellphone, for example, your phone calculates your location by receiving signals from satellites.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Morgan Stanley calculates the ranking by leveraging signals from the earnings forecast landscape, earnings equality, and broader forecast dynamics.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Every year, Denver Water calculates each customer’s average monthly indoor water use by averaging the water use listed on bills from January, February and March — when there is very little outdoor water use.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The April data comes on the heels of a March that had the third-worst drought conditions in over 130 years of records, based on another way the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration calculates long-term dryness across the continental US.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
However, the state calculates vaccination rates as a percentage of the total number of students enrolled, so the enrollment decline is factored in.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
Unlike the truckload index, which calculates rate per mile, the LTL index is calculated by rate per pound.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 15 Apr. 2026
Zero Years Drag You Down The SSA calculates your benefit using your highest 35 earning years.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In your cellphone, for example, your phone calculates your location by receiving signals from satellites.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
Morgan Stanley calculates the ranking by leveraging signals from the earnings forecast landscape, earnings equality, and broader forecast dynamics.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Every year, Denver Water calculates each customer’s average monthly indoor water use by averaging the water use listed on bills from January, February and March — when there is very little outdoor water use.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for calculates
Verb
-
That means if a gig worker or their employer computes a tip amount and requires customers to pay it, that tip isn’t tax-deductible.—
Annette Nellen,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
-
During training, each GPU computes a mathematical operation called a gradient on its own batch of data.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
By 2030, JPMorgan estimates that roughly 25 million Americans will be on a GLP-1, up from just 5 million in 2023.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
-
But researchers’ estimates that Grok was generating thousands of harmful images an hour appear to be increasingly backed by lawsuits from victims surfacing non-consensual images.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
1 May 2026
Verb
-
After the bell, Apple reports as CEO Tim Cook prepares to step down .—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
-
The incident comes as Washington prepares for the high-profile visit, with streets around the National Mall adorned with Union Jack.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In a court filing Tuesday, prosecutors said Fairley intends to plead guilty in the sports betting case and a separate case in which he and others are accused of scheming to obtain nonpublic information to bet on college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Overall, Barclays intends to return more than £15 billion of capital to shareholders between 2026 and 2028.—
Chloe Taylor,Hugh Leask,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Rather than focusing only on oil prices, which have been extremely volatile this year, investors may be looking toward infrastructure that the world relies on to move energy commodities.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2026
-
For reference, roughly 60 percent of global textile production relies on polyester and other synthetic fibers.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
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
-
That figures to be addressed not only in the sixth round, but also with remaining available free agents and undrafted free agency.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
That alone makes the proposition of using DNA as an engineering material far more feasible.—
Eliza Strickland,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
-
While Shug’s Bagels owner and founder Justin Shugrue is originally from New York, don't waste your time debating whether or not Shug's makes New York-style bagels.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Today’s newsletter highlights David Scott’s daughter, Marcye Scott, plans to run in the special election to fill his unexpired term.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
-
Sources told Variety at the time that Marvel plans to keep a small visual development team, hiring people on a project by project basis, and remains committed to working with visual development artists on its projects.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Calculates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/calculates. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
