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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as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Recent Examples of decision
An online petition to bring him back has now topped 1,000 signatures, and Tuesday night, some of those supporters plan to speak at the school board meeting, hoping to change the district's decision.
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Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Shirilla's lawyers took that judgment to the Eighth District Court of Appeals, which upheld Russo's decision, as the Supreme Court did again on Tuesday.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Withdrawal decisions are crucial during retirement.
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Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Hawks had another decision to make on Tuesday night.
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Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
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Brad Hamilton,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Shirilla's lawyers took that judgment to the Eighth District Court of Appeals, which upheld Russo's decision, as the Supreme Court did again on Tuesday.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 June 2026
Withdrawal decisions are crucial during retirement.
—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
The Hawks had another decision to make on Tuesday night.
—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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Which apparently disqualifies them from having an opinion about a movie or casting decision.
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Aquarius January 20 – February 18 When opinions clash, lead with practical care.
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Croatia returned from the hydration break with determination, forcing Panama to play its game for the first time so far.
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Sayers, however, appealed the OOR’s determination to the Centre County Court of Common Pleas.
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The call for impeachment comes just days after a judge delivered the verdict following a two-day bench trial for Precious Bland.
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The jury in that trial was unable to reach a verdict on the charge related to Mann and a mistrial was declared, as one juror refused to continue deliberating amid hostilities among their fellow jurors.
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Ultimately, Leipzig are now being rewarded for their decisiveness.
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Legal experts say the speed and decisiveness of the Department of Justice’s proposed antitrust settlement with OhioHealth should put other hospitals on notice.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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The sequence in which Carmy tries to talk Richie down from a panic attack feels equally dynamic and alive right to its conclusion — when Carmy pretends they’ve gotten locked in, just as Carmy once was, to mess with Richie’s head.
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Excellence in sport is merely a glimpse into the resolve, grit, and talent pervading communities across the continent.
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The stern warning underscores Tehran's resolve to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and to resist transits that bypass its authorization.
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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