decide (on)

Definition of decide (on)next

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Verb
  • In Buffalo, New York, the 2026 NHL draft action kicked off with the Toronto Maple Leafs selecting Penn State winger Gavin McKenna – a pick most people expected would open the night.
    Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 27 June 2026
  • When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Old borrowers may need to consolidate loans, choose new repayment plans or risk being involuntarily placed in one that may not fit their budget, loan experts said.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • Design is what decides whether a person can do their best work, find the thread to something larger, and choose without leaving.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
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“Decide (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decide%20%28on%29. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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