as in to derive
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 deduce
Alienware’s simulations deduced that this was the most effective way to move cool air into the system and push hot air out as quickly as possible—even more efficient than including a rear outward-facing exhaust fan.
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PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
Again, Two Spears deduces the facts — that the priest must have killed the girl’s father before the girl killed the priest in self-defense.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Unlike most scholars who relied on completely intact skeletons to deduce the movement patterns of ancient mammals, this study is one of the first to rely on minute fragmentary bones in tracking alterations within a community of mammals over a stretch of time.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2025
Tennis players are deduced, disadvantaged, deserved, and defaulted.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 Apr. 2025
Again, Two Spears deduces the facts — that the priest must have killed the girl’s father before the girl killed the priest in self-defense.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2025
Unlike most scholars who relied on completely intact skeletons to deduce the movement patterns of ancient mammals, this study is one of the first to rely on minute fragmentary bones in tracking alterations within a community of mammals over a stretch of time.
—Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2025
Tennis players are deduced, disadvantaged, deserved, and defaulted.
—Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deduce
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With a nod to Indigenous science, Sweat says principles of holistic and ancient Ayurvedic medicine, which originated in India and is also practiced in many Latin American countries, will be utilized in teaching, including the use of products mainly derived from plants.—
Stephanie Stephens,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The nuanced feedback and emotional resonance derived from physical interaction remain a critical component of the evaluation process.—
Alex Levin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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How to help people process, understand and live with this to the best of their ability is really the key to having the best quality of life.—
Michelle Riba,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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Dave [Watson] and his team have worked hard to understand the reasons for this disconnect and have identified two primary causes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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After years of struggling with symptoms and no relief, despite doing everything her medical team recommended, Cecilia decided to find a new care team.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
23 Apr. 2025
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Rudd agrees and, delighted by the experience, returns the favor for Samberg, who decides to don only a T-shirt for his portrait.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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For example, digital intelligence can infer customer perceptions through non-survey channels such as online interactions.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Whatever might be inferred from these changes, her findings are now cited in commentary about the Gospel of John and have inspired a lively debate in current scholarship.—
Eliza Griswold,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Deduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deduce. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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