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adjective

di-ˈtər-mənd How to pronounce determined (audio)
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1
as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal his determined opponent would not be bluffed or shaken

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2
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
1
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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2
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
Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 2 July 2026 Then, two of the minions, Henry and James, become determined to make their own movie, Minions and Monsters, about how the minions defeat a giant monster. — Parents, 1 July 2026
Verb
Whitworth died at age 62, just one week after Love graduated from high school, leaving behind a family determined to carry his love and example forward. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 However, the Altus Power spokesperson said because an official cause of the fire has not yet been determined, concerns about the investigation stand. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for determined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for determined
  1. resolute
  2. relentless
  3. decided
  4. figured
  5. found
  6. concluded
  7. settled
  8. intent
Adjective
  • His desire to run in behind and carry the ball at speed was most impressive against Panama, something that England can use to test more resolute defensive sides, as well as those who will leave spaces in behind to attack.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
    — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • Swiss brand On is rapidly disrupting Nike's long-standing dominance in the global running footwear market, alongside Hoka, by prioritizing relentless innovation over celebrity endorsements.
    — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • The story of America is a story of industry, technical skill, and relentless optimism for what the future holds.
    — Mark Rayfield, Fortune, 1 July 2026
Definition of relentless
Verb
  • After more than an hour sheltering from the rain in the Ronald Reagan Building, Nadine Szewczyk, 67, decided to head back to her hotel.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The suit last week is another sign that the utilities have decided to push back against criticism.
    — Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026
Definition of decided
Verb
  • Dee Hock is the only one who figured this before, and maybe an agent trained on his thoughts and on how to design a chaordic alliance of frenemies may be able to help the Open Standard team scale.
    — Christian Catalini, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Her best resource, Atkin figured, were the people who were closest to her.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Definition of figured
Verb
  • America, whose Constitution was formulated by white men, struggled to live up to its founding ideals in the days of slavery and displacement of Native Americans.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • Dioz was co-founded by Johnny, 44, and his brother Tony in 2006.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of found
Verb
  • King concluded that Saulter was in a conspiracy to get King removed from office, and directed Arriola to view recordings of other cameras in the office to determine who was entering the offices of Saulter and Goodloe.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
  • LeBron James's eight-year tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, though marked by an NBA championship and record-breaking achievements, concluded with his decision to depart.
    — Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of concluded
Verb
  • The Chatrie case involves the hunt for a suspect in an armed bank robbery in busy Midlothian, Virginia, in May 2019, and how police settled on a man named Okello Chatrie as the perpetrator.
    — Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
  • The Warriors Golden State has been prioritizing James and would give him an opportunity to play with his friends, Steph Curry and Draymond Green, and remain close to his family, which is settled in Southern California.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026
Definition of settled
Adjective
  • The Federal Reserve may remain a special case Howe said the court appeared intent on preserving the Federal Reserve's independence.
    — Steve Inskeep, NPR, 30 June 2026
  • The chief intent officer would serve as the steward of organizational intent.
    — Majeed Javdani, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
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