FINDS (FOR OR AGAINST) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

finds (for or against)

verb

present tense third-person singular of find (for or against)

as in rules (on)

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This information is continuously shared across a command-and-control network that decides whether an engagement is necessary, selects the most suitable interceptor, and determines the optimal launch time.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026
To this, Dobos says more information on the molecular size and weight of the structure (which determines the level of skin penetration) is needed.

— Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026

Definition of determines

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The speed at which the system adjudicates cases benefits deserving victims but also abets fraud.

— Ike Brannon, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
Guest Janine Kovac, in addition to being an author herself, adjudicates submissions for various residencies and is co-director of Litquake’s Lit Crawl.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of adjudicates

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But on the third day of qualifying for Wimbledon 2026, a power outage downed the electronic line-calling system that judges whether shots are in or out, causing matches across 18 courts to be suspended for over an hour.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 25 June 2026
The order created an AI Litigation Task Force inside the DOJ, gave it until January 10 to stand up, and pointed it at any state rule the administration judges too heavy a burden on the technology.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

Definition of judges

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It can be renewed in increments of up to 18 months if the homeland security secretary deems conditions unsafe for return.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 June 2026
The author deems this praise condescending, as such understanding is basic for a Fed Chair, especially given conservatives previously backed Ben Bernanke, who held opposing views.

— John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026

Definition of deems

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Walsh urged anyone who hears credible threats of violence, particularly in domestic situations, to report them immediately, saying early intervention gives law enforcement the best chance to prevent tragedy.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
Kevin Costner is the Iowa farmer who hears strange voices and builds a ball field in his corn.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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