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
That was guiding a lot of our decision making — how to land the plane in terms of the emotional realities that were going on in the film.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Such details elevate Woman and Child above your average drama, pinpointing how the crazy decisions made by Mahnaz and the others result from a society that’s constantly pushing down on them.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Fighting will pause to allow for Alexander's safe passage, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, a day after Israel was told of Hamas' decision to free the last surviving U.S. hostage in Gaza as a goodwill gesture to President Trump.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 24 May 2025
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2025
Such details elevate Woman and Child above your average drama, pinpointing how the crazy decisions made by Mahnaz and the others result from a society that’s constantly pushing down on them.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Fighting will pause to allow for Alexander's safe passage, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, a day after Israel was told of Hamas' decision to free the last surviving U.S. hostage in Gaza as a goodwill gesture to President Trump.
—Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA Today, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
Noun
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In the court of public opinion, any credible allegation of drug use, adultery or moral misstep is typically perceived as career-ending.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
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In my opinion, these are frivolous objections but all would have been made.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife did not indicate in its news release what may have caused the animal’s death but said a final determination will be made after a necropsy.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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This portrait of a chef who moved from Japan in the 1970s delivers a generous helping of warm and fuzzy feels, as its subject faces challenges with determination and celebrates the daily joy of creating beautiful bites.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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The verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ryan James of the Miami Field Office.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2025
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One of the leading causes of the current fiscal crisis is the ballooning liability payments that the city makes in settlements and jury verdicts.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Following the conclusion of her testimony on Friday, both Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, released statements on the trial via her attorney Douglas Wigdor.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2025
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There will also be updates about the conclusion of session of the Arkansas Legislature at the State Capitol.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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His moral clarity and resolve helped dismantle communism’s grip across Eastern Europe, creating space for evangelism and spiritual renewal.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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In a post-AGI era, there is a notable task that AGI could substantially help humanity resolve.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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