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
Residents should check the NWS website to make further determinations before making plans.
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Matthew Auchincloss, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Beijing has derided the war exercises as a farce that will have no effect on its determination to take over the island, whose population overwhelmingly rejects unification with China.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Third, the State Department would make its determination and could then take action -- including detaining or arresting individuals.
—ABC News, 9 July 2025
The network of community leaders and officials all questioned the administration’s determination that Haiti is now safe enough for people to return.
—Churchill Ndonwie, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Matthew Auchincloss, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Beijing has derided the war exercises as a farce that will have no effect on its determination to take over the island, whose population overwhelmingly rejects unification with China.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Third, the State Department would make its determination and could then take action -- including detaining or arresting individuals.
—ABC News, 9 July 2025
The network of community leaders and officials all questioned the administration’s determination that Haiti is now safe enough for people to return.
—Churchill Ndonwie, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for determination
Noun
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The decision comes as the broadcaster weighs the impact on contestants who participated in the competition.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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The plummeting price could be attributed to OPEC’s decision to heavily increase production in May, June, and July of this year.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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This could have swayed people on social media, but that doesn’t normally impact fighter’s opinions.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Another envelope would follow with the state’s response, then another with the court’s opinion.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
20 July 2025
Noun
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The maximum $6,000 senior bonus deduction is then reduced by $900 in this example to reach a senior deduction of $5,100.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
21 July 2025
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There are also new deductions for tip income, overtime earnings and car loan interest, with varying eligibility requirements.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,
CNBC,
20 July 2025
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Erin, who had been awaiting the verdict at the courthouse since deliberations began on Thursday, openly wept upon hearing the verdict of the first count read aloud.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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In the verdict’s wake, the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association (NCATA) solidified an alliance with USA Gymnastics to officially sanction its competitions.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Whilst not saying anything outright, the inference from the ‘career is short’ part can be that Isak told Howe what has now become public knowledge.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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These people have not insisted on the same transparency for his many accusations and inference of complicity toward his enemies in the government, the press and the education community.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
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The political scientist Robert Powell’s game theory model of conventional war and nuclear escalation, for example, has shown that the possibility of conventional war between nuclear powers depends on the level of risk and the balance of resolve.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
17 July 2025
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Advertisement Though supporters have billed the measure as a symbolic gesture of budget-cutting resolve, the actual fiscal impact of the package is small.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
15 July 2025
Noun
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In fact… The Chinese military does use Nvidia chips, according to research by Georgetown’s Center for Security and Emerging Technology, which analyzed 66,000 military purchasing records to come to that conclusion.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The series came to a dramatic conclusion on Sunday, July 23, when Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales were crowned season 7’s winners.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Keyon Monte’s journey through the world of theater has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep love for storytelling.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 July 2025
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Sales bring empathy, persistence, active listening and problem solving.—
Sarah Goodall,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Determination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determination. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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