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
Two Fed governors opposed last week’s decision to hold interest rates steady, the first multiple dissent since 1993.
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Bill Dudley, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
The reality is, the decision was not made at the beginning of the season.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
In a not unrelated casting decision, Sullivan welcomed another integrationist impulse.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
The jury decision came as Musk is looking to unveil a driverless taxi service in a number of cities in the coming months, the AP noted, A trial robotaxi service began in Austin, Texas, in June.
—David Chiu, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Bill Dudley, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2025
The reality is, the decision was not made at the beginning of the season.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
In a not unrelated casting decision, Sullivan welcomed another integrationist impulse.
—Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2025
The jury decision came as Musk is looking to unveil a driverless taxi service in a number of cities in the coming months, the AP noted, A trial robotaxi service began in Austin, Texas, in June.
—David Chiu, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
Noun
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Grant did not provide an opinion on what may have caused Nguyen to crash.—
Noe Padilla,
IndyStar,
25 Aug. 2025
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Have an opinion on driving barefoot or other driving habits?—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Russia's icebreaker fleet far outstrips that of any other military, an example of the country's determination to dominate the region.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Going to the bathroom outdoors is a full-body experience, one that requires strength, balance, focus, and a dash of determination.—
Kade Krichko,
Outside,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Republican has repeatedly maintained the case and the verdict were political moves by James and Engoron, both Democrats.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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The ruling is the latest turn in Trump's ongoing legal battles, which include his criminal hush money case, a pair of civil defamation verdicts tied to writer E. Jean Carroll, and other litigation.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Six men on the U.S. team are locked in as automatic qualifiers, as of the conclusion of the BMW Championship: Scottie Scheffler, J.J. Spaun, Xander Schauffele, Russell Henley, Harris English and Bryson DeChambeau.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Arriving more than three years after the conclusion of its first season, Peacemaker season two finds the DC Universe itself in a very different place.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Newcastle’s stance has hitherto been that the Sweden international is not for sale, but their resolve is being tested.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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In the meantime, the push back has only strengthened the film team’s resolve to get the film seen, with the producers opting for a direct-to-audience strategy.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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