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
President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies have created uncertainty and opportunity across America's heartland as farmers and small business owners grapple with the effects of his administration's tariff decisions in his first 100 days.
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Regardless, a decision on who will be leading the club this season must be made early.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The voice-over artist is thankful that her parents made that decision.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
Williams says Kruschev at the time wouldn't have been concerned about his decision becoming the seed for future conflict.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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Doc Louallen, ABC News, 30 Apr. 2025
Regardless, a decision on who will be leading the club this season must be made early.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
The voice-over artist is thankful that her parents made that decision.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 30 Apr. 2025
Williams says Kruschev at the time wouldn't have been concerned about his decision becoming the seed for future conflict.
—Scott Neuman, NPR, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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The Guardian newspaper reports that the former Doctor Who star – who appeared in the 2005 film adaptation of Rowling’s book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – gave his opinion of Rowling in answer to questions posed by a group of neurodivergent young adults in ITV’s show The Assembly.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2025
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In Wells’ opinion, that ability has been the most remarkable thing about him thus far.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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This week’s crop of new music finds Luke Combs and Bailey Zimmerman pairing up on a hard-charging anthem about grit and determination.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Her relentless pursuit of justice, using her smartphone to document conversations and gather evidence, imbues the documentary with an intense intimacy and determination.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
Noun
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The Massachusetts woman is back in court after a first trial ended with a hung jury in July 2024 after the jury was unable to reach a unanimous verdict.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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His decision eliminated the need for a weekslong, high-profile court battle that would almost certainly have ended in a guilty verdict.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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What used to be called a human interest story; no grand conclusions about the larger meaning of Dutch soccer.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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In May 2024, the series was renewed for a seventh season, consisting of six episodes, to give a fitting conclusion to The Conners.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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These measures demonstrate the administration's resolve to continue economic and political pressure while seeking to limit Iran's military capabilities.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ana is a force to be reckoned with, but the same youthful resolve that makes her charge forward lends itself to her most frustrating moments.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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