DETERMINING Synonyms: 174 Similar and Opposite Words

determining

verb

present participle of determine

as in deciding

to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) a three-member panel will determine the case

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as in figuring

to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration trying to determine which direction we were facing

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as in finding

to come upon after searching, study, or effort we failed to determine the answer to the riddle

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as in stopping

to come to an end your participation in the savings plan determines with the termination of your employment here

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as in settling

to make final, definite, or beyond dispute your choice of college could determine the rest of your life

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Recent Examples of determining The findings suggest that while broader insurance inflation is moderating, affordability remains uneven, with regional market conditions and individual circumstances determining how much relief households actually experience. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Those designations can play an important role in determining where certain assets go, so they should generally be reviewed periodically and after major life changes. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 However, one of the primary issues with determining the exact conditions of the giant-impact hypothesis involves the ongoing debate over the moon's age. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026 However, the company acknowledges that determining a model's intentions requires further analysis. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 Checks cover everything from ensuring fridges are available for keeping vaccines cool to determining how many children should be vaccinated. — Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026 Democrats also have an opportunity to gain ground in the state Legislature and the Georgia Public Service Commission, making voter turnout a key factor in determining the balance of power in Georgia. — Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026 The discussion centered on how that tool might become part of a connected filmmaking process, with human direction and VFX expertise still determining how its images fit together. — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 The Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of the city in that case, determining the Whistleblower Act did not protect the officers. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026

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Cautionary collections Another consideration when deciding what to do with all the leaves falls under the category of health and safety.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Roth conversions impact tax benefits When deciding on a Roth conversion, projections should include the current year's taxes, along with an analysis of future years, financial advisors say.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of deciding

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This is also figuring that Warners unleashes Digger on Premium VOD soon and does a decent number relative to the box office because people are curious.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2026
UConn has been figuring it out with 87 new players, many of whom hadn’t seen regular game reps at their prior stop.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of figuring

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There was very little original local production, and people were finding their favourite TV shows through obscure corners of the web.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
This pliability has made the app particularly popular for casual, real-time occasions—such as finding the ideal hostess gift for a weekend visit or selecting a thoughtful token for a friend—without resorting to generic fallback options.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

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While Joseph was productive with his legs, garnering 71 yards and one touchdown, the Bruins were effectively stopping the run — a theme consistent throughout the season — limiting the Badger running backs to 54 yards.

— Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
Dylan, who adheres to a constant tour schedule and shows no signs of stopping soon, was 75 years-old when given his Nobel.

— Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of stopping

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Worthy settling in is an encouraging development for the Chiefs, especially with Rice potentially returning as soon as next week.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
By 1968, Mitchell moved to Los Angeles, settling in Laurel Canyon, which was becoming a hub for singer-songwriters including David Crosby, Graham Nash and others.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of settling

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Apparently not Trump, judging by his appointment of someone whose debut was anything but professional.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
After a few years of photographing, reviewing and judging burgers, Blackwell started doing pop ups, serving their own creations.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of judging

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Price optimization means choosing prices that advance business goals, such as increasing profits, attracting shoppers or clearing unsold goods.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Traditionally, choosing a nozzle size involves a compromise between detail and speed.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of choosing

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Rilke writes about solitude, love, patience and learning to live with uncertainty.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
The program provides training in barista skills, espresso brewing, earning a food handler’s license, learning point-of-sale systems, customer service skills, food prep and other more general workplace skills.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026

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