1
as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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2
as in deductions
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determinations
And many of the court’s six conservative justices seemed sympathetic to the Justice Department’s argument that the law bars courts from reviewing those determinations.
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Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Courts also tended to uncritically accept presidential determinations in matters of foreign affairs and national security.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The law requires insurers to pay qualifying medical claims promptly and without fault determinations.
—Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition, the bill mandates that states reduce their payment error rates — which measure the accuracy of eligibility and payment determinations — or face millions in penalties.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2026
Citywide, departments make their own determinations on RTO, said Matt Szabo, the city administrative officer.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.
—Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Courts also tended to uncritically accept presidential determinations in matters of foreign affairs and national security.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The law requires insurers to pay qualifying medical claims promptly and without fault determinations.
—Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
In addition, the bill mandates that states reduce their payment error rates — which measure the accuracy of eligibility and payment determinations — or face millions in penalties.
—Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2026
Citywide, departments make their own determinations on RTO, said Matt Szabo, the city administrative officer.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
The failure to routinely consider parental gun practices, including gun storage and children’s access, in custody determinations is notable – not just because unsecured guns pose a significant danger to children, but because other less substantial risks regularly factor into custody decisions.
—Marcia Zug, The Conversation, 2 Apr. 2026
Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.
—Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
Noun
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Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Take a pause before making decisions.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This cost is nominally shared between employers and employees, but workers bear the real burden through both paycheck deductions and forgone wages.—
Jordan Bruneau,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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Second, reward platforms that protect kids with meaningful deductions.—
Larz May,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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McFarlane’s first interim spell obviously represents far too small a sample to draw any definitive conclusions about his tactical style.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Clemente, his analysis of the video of the scene leads him to some conclusions.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Apr. 2026
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Most of the inferences in that profile were wrong.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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But a close reading of the filing encouraged certain inferences.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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That does not affect our reviews, as our opinions remain our own.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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An accident can raise questions about medical care, lost wages, and insurance, while an immigration matter can involve deadlines, documentation, and the fear that one wrong move will carry consequences for years.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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This terrorist activity poses a direct threat to the stability of friendly Mali and could have the most serious consequences for the entire region.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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As the two processes move toward different verdicts, the film turns judgment itself into the center of the story.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those verdicts were overturned on appeal in 2024 based on unrelated testimony.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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