Thesaurus results for DERIVED

derived

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Definition of derived

past tense of derive

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to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information from the summit, he was able to derive his location from the position of several prominent landmarks

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Recent Examples of derived The twist here is that the action is derived from two different points in history, switching back and forth between eras and ultimately melding the two. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 The guarantee derived from a calculation by Hoover’s engineering deputy, Arthur Powell Davis, that so much water flowed down the river that there would always be enough to meet every state’s needs. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Regardless of a brand’s intent, sneakerheads love to coin unofficial nicknames for sneakers and often do so with monikers derived from pop-culture. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Alpha hydroxy acids are a family of water-soluble chemical exfoliants, often derived from sources like sugarcane, milk, and fruit, that help loosen the bonds holding dead skin cells together. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Oct. 2026 New Mexico district court judge Francis Mathew imposed a $25 billion penalty on Meta today over a state data privacy case that derived from 2018 privacy revelations. — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 People with alpha-gal syndrome may experience allergic reactions after consuming mammalian meat or other products derived from mammals, including certain dairy products. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 Oct. 2026 The exhibits embody Karnatakan spirit, with Naurasa—the nine aesthetic forms that comprise the foundation of classical Indian art derived from the Sanskrit text the Natya Shastra—guiding the airport’s approach to art. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026 For example, Impossible Foods uses a compound called leghemoglobin (a heme protein derived from soybeans) to flavor its meat alternatives. — Lila Magbilang, Scientific American, 12 Oct. 2026

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Its scientists understood the future of digital photography, but the company could not bring the right product to market.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
My abuser understood the power of words, and used them to dictate the terms of my obedience.

— Debbie Millman, Time, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of understood

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Flying to San Diego With a packed helicopter and dwindling fuel, the crew decided to head to the Coast Guard station in San Diego where ambulances were waiting.

— Jaimie Ding, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Its creator, Ryan Murphy, decided to include an episode inspired by the famous 1969 Monegasque ball, only this time, the character played by Kardashian was the host.

— Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of decided

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Investigators concluded those underlying allegations were not substantiated.

— Derek James, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
The rap superstar followed up its release with her first headlining arena run, dubbed the Little Miss Drama Tour, which began in February and concluded in April last year.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026

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