1
as in decision
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
the determination with which the pioneers settled the land despite many hardships and setbacks
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2
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
a determination by the judge regarding an appropriate sentence
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3
as in deduction
an opinion arrived at through a process of reasoning
his determination of the truth of the matter
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Recent Examples of determination
Executive agencies exist, in large part, to make such determinations.
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Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Needless to say, Ospreay's talent and determination can seemingly translate to any era.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
My story wouldn’t be possible in the Minnesota that Tim Walz is creating – where victimhood is celebrated over victory, grievance over growth, and dependency over determination.
—Kendall Qualls, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
In March this year, the San Diego City Council denied an appeal that aimed to slow or stop the expansion and challenged the city’s determination that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Needless to say, Ospreay's talent and determination can seemingly translate to any era.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
My story wouldn’t be possible in the Minnesota that Tim Walz is creating – where victimhood is celebrated over victory, grievance over growth, and dependency over determination.
—Kendall Qualls, Twin Cities, 22 May 2025
In March this year, the San Diego City Council denied an appeal that aimed to slow or stop the expansion and challenged the city’s determination that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act review.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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The three ultra moderates also voiced alarm at their colleagues’ decision to scale back the mayor’s plan for increasing hiring at the fire department.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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A number of content producers, from the New York Times to musicians and actors are suing various services and there have yet to be any firm decisions about what can or cannot be used with GenAI.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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In my opinion, these are frivolous objections but all would have been made.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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Among the provisions included to jump that final hurdle: a state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap increased to $40,000 from $10,000 and Medicaid work requirements set to begin in December 2026 instead of 2029.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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The income phaseout—the point at which the value of the tax deduction would decrease as income increases—will begin at $500,000, instead of $400,000 in the previous bill.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Experts note that there's also a chance the FTC and Meta reach a settlement before the verdict comes, although the FTC supposedly previously rejected Meta's $1 billion settlement bid, The Wall Street Journal reported.—
Ashley Belanger – May 28,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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What was the verdict at Todd and Julie Chrisley’s trial?—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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To successfully argue a Voting Rights Act claim, Stephanopoulos said, a plaintiff would need to compare precinct-specific demographic data with the results of an ecological inference study, which estimates voting behaviors based on aggregate-level election data.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Intel’s Core Ultra processors with neural processing capabilities support local AI inference, bridging on-device intelligence with cloud resources.—
Janakiram MSV,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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In a post-AGI era, there is a notable task that AGI could substantially help humanity resolve.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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His moral clarity and resolve helped dismantle communism’s grip across Eastern Europe, creating space for evangelism and spiritual renewal.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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After 188 games, the 2024-25 Champions League comes to a conclusion on Saturday night in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Inter. Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, our writers James Horncastle and Michael Cox are on hand to answer your questions.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In its conclusion, the court ruled in favor of a permanent injunction on the tariff orders nationwide.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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By doing this, Els revealed the persistence of a parallel Afrikaner consciousness that remembers Apartheid not with shame, but with pride and nostalgia.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Your commitment will require endurance, grace, and persistence.—
Liz Simmons,
StyleCaster,
27 May 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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