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 board made the decision after roughly seven hours of deliberations spanning two days, the latest dramatic turn for the nation’s second-largest school district, which has been navigating budget reductions and labor negotiations even before this week’s federal action.
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
When joint decisions are on the table, everyone ought to understand their context.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
These systems can autonomously complete tasks, make decisions, and take actions on behalf of users without continuous human guidance.
—CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
For a single selling season, fashion companies must make a wide range of critical decisions to move a product from concept to consumer.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
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Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
When joint decisions are on the table, everyone ought to understand their context.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2026
These systems can autonomously complete tasks, make decisions, and take actions on behalf of users without continuous human guidance.
—CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
For a single selling season, fashion companies must make a wide range of critical decisions to move a product from concept to consumer.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
Noun
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Thanks to the anonymity of the internet, users are more than welcome to voice their opinions on the latest political decision or cultural happening.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Throughout his career, Wegmann has spent considerable time researching the impact of affordable housing initiatives, and in his opinion, if properly funded and managed, taxpayer subsidies can have a positive impact.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Although efforts to stop the measure from appearing on the ballot on April 21 have failed, the state Supreme Court has already said the legal determination of whether the amendment is constitutional will be decided in court after voting has taken place.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Golden Hawks put their heart and determination on display again Tuesday, coming back from a 14-point, third-quarter deficit to beat Leuzinger, 61-56, in the CIF Southern California Regional Division III championship game at El Dorado High.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Those with life sentences will serve part of them in a prison and the rest in a special regime penal colony, according to the verdict.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The verdict was returned about seven hours after jurors resumed deliberations following a long weekend recess.—
Corey J. Murray,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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The challenge is balancing decisiveness with collaboration, and speed with thoughtful input.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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Your decisiveness invites others to join you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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However, that conclusion has been questioned by some critics.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Though the assessor’s office relies heavily on data and modeling, its conclusions, outside appeals and internal policies can drastically change values and make the office’s political tightrope shaky.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Early hours test your resolve with emotional crosswinds.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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November 22 – December 21 Early hours test your resolve with emotional crosswinds.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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