DETERMINED Synonyms: 279 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

di-ˈtər-mənd

Definition of determined

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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determined

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verb

past tense of determine

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

Adjective

Tommasi Bardelle was devastated, but also determined to keep her husband’s vision alive. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 For the first time in weeks, the Gators looked like the tougher, more physical, more determined team. — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026

Verb

The investigation was closed after authorities determined Thompson’s claims were unfounded, the department said. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026 The obvious problem with that ambition is 2030 is four years away, and Pentagon officials have not determined where the new spaceport should go or how to acquire land for it. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for determined

Recent Examples of Synonyms for determined

Adjective

And after October 7, opposition to the notion has become far more resolute.

— Aluf Benn, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Almost instantly, though, the resolute Mahomes was seizing the days to make his way back.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of resolute

Adjective

Its sculptural geometry seems born of chance, gently carved and polished over time by the slow, relentless action of wind and erosion.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Despite relentless internal memos about layoffs and content cuts since the summer, the BBC has only announced £200M of its half-billion goal.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of relentless

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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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Randsburg, which was once a booming California Gold Rush town founded in 1895, has seen most of its residents leave over the years.

— Joy Benedict, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
At the time, Truell hadn’t founded a company; but three years later, the venture capitalist persuaded her firm, BoxGroup, to invest in the Gen Z engineering savant’s nascent business.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of found

Verb

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

Definition of concluded

Verb

Camilla settled on a pair of chocolate brown suede boots, a slouchy style that the royal has worn on and off over the years.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Then Ojeda settled a cross with his chest and sent in a low show from the corner of the six-yard box to give Orlando its first lead at 2-1 in the 49th.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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