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
Ultimately, the new haircut was a good decision — Hager’s strong jawline suits the new ’do well.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2025
In a 5-4 decision, the justices said that Sackler family members could not be shielded from liability for civil claims related to the opioid epidemic.
—Alex Sundby
june 17, CBS News, 17 June 2025
In 2021, more than 50% of voters in the Democratic primary failed to use all five of their slots and nearly 15% — 140,000 of our friends and neighbors — did not have a say in the race’s final decision.
—Judd Kessler, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 June 2025
In a 5-4 decision, the justices said that Sackler family members could not be shielded from liability for civil claims related to the opioid epidemic.
—Alex Sundby
june 17, CBS News, 17 June 2025
In 2021, more than 50% of voters in the Democratic primary failed to use all five of their slots and nearly 15% — 140,000 of our friends and neighbors — did not have a say in the race’s final decision.
—Judd Kessler, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
In the 2025 General Assembly session, lawmakers passed legislation aiming to mitigate potential disruptions in the state marketplace due to federal decisions.
—Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
Noun
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In Tanzi’s opinion, the best diet for the brain is the Mediterranean diet, which minimizes red meat and is rich in fiber from fruit and vegetables.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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The poll breaks down the opinions by political ideology on whether to abolish ICE.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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From a basketball standpoint, Newell’s experiences with hard work and determination have manifested themselves into a never-ending urge to hunt offensive rebounds.—
Mat Issa,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Despite facing serious health challenges, Les Jones continues to chase the trails as a powerful reminder that passion and determination can carry us far.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Jurors ended the day without a verdict and are due back in Manhattan Supreme Court Monday morning.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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Written in Latin, the coroners' rolls are records of sudden or suspicious deaths as investigated by a jury of local men, called together by the coroner to establish facts and reach a verdict.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Roku’s Debt stood at $577 million at the conclusion of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $11 billion (as of 6/6/2025).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Big 12—arguably the most enthusiastic supporter of private capital among the conferences—recently came to a similar conclusion after a year-long evaluation process that reportedly included discussions with global investment firm CVC Capital.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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Rather, the Wildcats got here through steely resolve.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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That particular conversation ended with little resolve, but there were subsequent conversations that occurred on-camera around these topics.—
Monique Wilson,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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