Thesaurus results for DEDUCING

deducing

verb

present participle of deduce

as in deriving

to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information I can deduce from the simple observation of your behavior that you're trying to hide something from me

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Recent Examples of deducing Both these properties are important tools for deducing the age and origin of the comet. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 30 Mar. 2026 The ending unfolds in a broadly similar way in both versions, with Bundle deducing that Loraine killed Gerry. — Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 15 Jan. 2026 Malcolm doesn’t take the rejection personally, deducing that Ellen is still grieving. — Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Raman spectroscopy involves shining a single color of light on a material and, by measuring how the light interacts with the material, deducing information on the material’s composition and properties. — IEEE Spectrum, 3 May 2016

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Nurse also has a history of violence in Miami-Dade, Florida, prosecutors said, where he was sentenced to five years of probation for deriving support from the proceeds of prostitution in November 2019.

— John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026
Understand that your parents must be deriving some satisfaction from encouraging your brother’s dependency.

— Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 12 Aug. 2026

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His drive, his motor, understanding his role, just being there for his teammates.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
For drivers wondering what a car warranty actually covers, understanding the basics upfront can prevent surprises when a claim relies on proof of regular maintenance.

— Michael Kurko, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

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Even highly mature enterprise SOCs frequently remain dependent on humans assembling information from multiple systems, determining whether something is malicious and deciding what should happen next.

— Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Car shoppers weigh several factors before deciding on a vehicle.

— McKynzie Steward, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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