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 inferences
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
Attorneys for the government have said the secretary's clear and broad authority to make determinations related to the TPS program are not subject to judicial review.
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Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In the following days, Pulte has made multiple comments on social media accusing Cook of crimes and calling for her prosecution, unusual steps during an ongoing investigation before any formal determinations of wrongdoing.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
For the century after the Scopes Monkey Trial, religious conservatives have bristled at the court's determinations surrounding public school and religion.
—Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
This is novel because typically the APA applies in a formal rule-making context, not so much in terms of the individual deficiency determinations, which are subject to their own set of procedural rules.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
How a famine is determined Formal famine determinations are rare.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Administrative law judges would have 180 days after petitions are filed to make final determinations.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Since 2000, Presidential determinations have ranged from a low of 27,131 – after the 9/11 attacks – to last year’s ceiling of 125,000 refugees per year.
—Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
In the following days, Pulte has made multiple comments on social media accusing Cook of crimes and calling for her prosecution, unusual steps during an ongoing investigation before any formal determinations of wrongdoing.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2025
For the century after the Scopes Monkey Trial, religious conservatives have bristled at the court's determinations surrounding public school and religion.
—Rosalind Bowling, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Sep. 2025
This is novel because typically the APA applies in a formal rule-making context, not so much in terms of the individual deficiency determinations, which are subject to their own set of procedural rules.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
How a famine is determined Formal famine determinations are rare.
—Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2025
Administrative law judges would have 180 days after petitions are filed to make final determinations.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Since 2000, Presidential determinations have ranged from a low of 27,131 – after the 9/11 attacks – to last year’s ceiling of 125,000 refugees per year.
—Tazreena Sajjad, The Conversation, 13 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determinations
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That is difficult for many people who make critical decisions for the people.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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In essence, the court approved of what amounted to the INS’s reliance on racial profiling to seize entire workforces without individualized objective facts and rational inferences normally required under the Fourth Amendment for seizures of a person.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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How reliable are the insights, inferences and actions?—
Abakar Saidov,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Despite the promise, researchers caution against early conclusions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Plus-size segment remains underserved by apparel market Mallorie Dunn, a professor of fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and owner of SmartGlamour, a clothing line that offers the smallest and largest sizes, worries about the apparel retail market rushing to conclusions.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Workers typically pay for their health insurance premiums through paycheck deductions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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These are some of the options American expats have, including deductions, credits, and exclusions.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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On Reddit, users shared mixed opinions about Bella's breed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The decisions ultimately have dire consequences for both the erstwhile pals and everyone else living on Inisherin.—
Hannah Kerns,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Tools to postpone payments can be ‘critical’ Deferments and forbearances can help student loan borrowers avoid the harsh consequences of falling behind on their bills, consumer advocates said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Trials make disputes public, and jury trials allow citizens to debate the issues and return verdicts that reflect their community.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Determinations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determinations. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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