1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Recent Examples of decision
The decision comes as the Israeli military attacks Lebanon with airstrikes and pushes into southern Lebanon with ground troops, leading more than a million people to flee their homes.
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Courts often look to rulings in other jurisdictions to guide decisions, even if those precedents aren’t binding, according to Reyes, who said this is especially true in new legal fields like climate litigation.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said his team will dissuade its pitchers from calling for a challenge, even though they are allowed, leaving the decision to the catcher.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The decision, however, could have developmental benefits for some children.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Courts often look to rulings in other jurisdictions to guide decisions, even if those precedents aren’t binding, according to Reyes, who said this is especially true in new legal fields like climate litigation.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said his team will dissuade its pitchers from calling for a challenge, even though they are allowed, leaving the decision to the catcher.
—Juliette Arcodia, NBC news, 24 Mar. 2026
The decision, however, could have developmental benefits for some children.
—Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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The Supreme Court is also expected to release at least one opinion in a pending case on Wednesday.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Cuban government declined to comment on its opinion of Rubio directly.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The original footage showed something remarkable — dogs acting with coordination, loyalty, and determination that stunned viewers.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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Cloverleaf is waiting for final determination from Evergy about how much power the site would be able to use, which could impact the number of jobs.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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The verdict could trigger a broader legal reckoning across Big Tech akin to Big Tobacco litigation.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, and the head of Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, have been models of clarity, calm, and decisiveness.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Beyond his onstage excellence, Grady runs our props department with remarkable effectiveness and decisiveness.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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In forensic anthropology, this conclusion typically follows analysis of bone condition, degradation and other physical markers that help specialists estimate how long remains have been interred or stored.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Freshman pitcher Raquel Pineda impressed in the circle, the defense produced several sparkling plays and the Mariners showed their resolve to edge Cypress 2-1 at Pacifica High.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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John Castle’s journey, full of one existential calamity after another, would challenge any human’s resolve.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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