as in assesses
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
a trained assistant to evaluate the needs of the patients waiting to see the doctor
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Recent Examples of evaluates
Sullivan’s analysis fit right in with how Hafley evaluates cornerbacks.
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Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Sustainability Hotel Experimental Marais is Certified Green Globe—a term that evaluates the environmental sustainability, health, and wellness of a property—since 2024.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The National Chip Program evaluates around 225 new potato varieties each year and selects 100 for further trials, said Tim Rendall, the director of production research at Potatoes USA, a trade group that oversees the chip program.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Each project begins with a site visit from a Kettal specialist, who evaluates conditions before the system is configured and manufactured—a reminder that even the most refined modular architecture still requires spatial analysis.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Calloway said that outcome aligns with how the organization evaluates success.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
After 14 spring practices, players will make a final push to impress before the offseason as the new staff evaluates a roster featuring 50 newcomers and 64 returners.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit institute, founded in 2023, evaluates the impact of new technologies on health care costs and quality.
—Brittany Trang, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
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
Sustainability Hotel Experimental Marais is Certified Green Globe—a term that evaluates the environmental sustainability, health, and wellness of a property—since 2024.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The National Chip Program evaluates around 225 new potato varieties each year and selects 100 for further trials, said Tim Rendall, the director of production research at Potatoes USA, a trade group that oversees the chip program.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
Each project begins with a site visit from a Kettal specialist, who evaluates conditions before the system is configured and manufactured—a reminder that even the most refined modular architecture still requires spatial analysis.
—Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
Calloway said that outcome aligns with how the organization evaluates success.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Apr. 2026
After 14 spring practices, players will make a final push to impress before the offseason as the new staff evaluates a roster featuring 50 newcomers and 64 returners.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit institute, founded in 2023, evaluates the impact of new technologies on health care costs and quality.
—Brittany Trang, STAT, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evaluates
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Sue Halpern assesses the current threat of digital warfare and how the Administration may have weakened American defenses.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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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,
Sacbee.com,
17 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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“Evaluates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evaluates. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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