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as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken
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as in relentless
showing no signs of slackening or yielding in one's purpose
a determined effort to finish first in the race
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as in decided
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 figured
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
trying to determine which direction we were facing
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as in found
to come upon after searching, study, or effort
we failed to determine the answer to the riddle
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as in concluded
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 settled
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 determined
Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite his declining health, Randy is determined to hold on for one last look at his grandson's success as the Chiefs head into Super Bowl LIX to face the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
By comparing the incidence rates of each disease before and after its vaccine was introduced, the authors determined that between 1924 and 2011, more than 100 million cases of contagious disease were prevented by vaccinations.
—Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for determined
Adjective
The determined mother had been talking to a stranger via group chat for an art project.
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The location of handsets also cannot be determined with complete accuracy based on phone signals; phones that seem to be in one neighborhood may be in an adjacent one.
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The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.—
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The tantrums on social media and stern, tough-guy prose from behind the resolute desk are getting results and moving various countries to cater to his whims or reassess their previous positions.—
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The path isn’t always easy—after all, short-term pressures and market volatility can be relentless.—
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Most took the language of his cryptic message to mean that there was something to the breakup buzz, which has been relentless since late 2024.—
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The show was an immediate hit and still was when Newhart decided to end its run in 1978.—
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Prosecutors in the case have decided not to appeal the decision, marking the official end of the lengthy criminal case.—
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Lamm, 43, had previously founded or cofounded five companies, each of which was ultimately acquired.—
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The orchestra was founded in 1947 and will be conducted by Jordan Kuspa.—
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The mold company's report also concluded that the Wright's apartment was uninhabitable and that the Wright's belongings needed to be replaced due to extremely high levels of mold, the lawsuit said.—
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In 2023, Beyoncé officially concluded the Renaissance era with the release of a feature-length documentary that chronicled the making and execution of its accompanying stadium tour.—
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To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.—
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Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.—
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And just like Chastain once adamantly refused to change his ways, Hocevar also didn’t sound like someone intent on changing.—
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Powell recalled how his mother was intent on testifying before Congress to clear her name and shine a light on the bullying tactics that the government was employing.—
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Informatica — Shares plunged 33% after the cloud data management company issued a grim forecast for the current quarter.—
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Players who are used to the dull reds and grim grays of many modern RPGs will have to get used to the bright blue skies and just-short-of-psychedelic pastel palettes that make the Living Lands much easier on the eyes.—
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“Determined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/determined. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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