as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a decided hint of perfume on her skin
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1
as in opted
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they decided to go out for pizza after the movie was over
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2
as in determined
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the judge decided that the defendant was not liable for damages
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3
as in arranged
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
we waited for our captors to decide our fate
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4
as in settled
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
the huge sum that they were offering decided the matter: we would sell the house
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5
as in derived
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
the commanding officer decided that the soldier was indeed telling the truth
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Recent Examples of decided
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Social media reaction is mixed, albeit with a decided tilt toward outrage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Once the Ravens opted to rest several key players last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati and the hosts took an early lead, the game’s outcome became more or less decided.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2023
In a battle royale shooter, for instance, a small group of players communicating outside the game could stay together and gain a decided firepower advantage against their single opponents.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2022
They’re confined to a pre-decided go-zone.
—Hannah Fry, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2018
Among decided voters, 86 percent of those who voted for the Ennahda and 84 percent of those who supported the FJP in the last elections would vote for them again.
—Lindsay Benstead, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2013
David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
After struggling to get pregnant again, the couple decided to expand their family through surrogacy.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The Browns decided to give Gabriel some reps as the starting quarterback before the team’s game overseas against the Minnesota Vikings.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
As the details were being spilled out in public, Meghan Markle reportedly decided to keep it lowkey and focus on her Instagram and Netflix deal.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
Two of those wins were all-time thrillers — a tense 3-2 finish decided by Jules Koundé, and a 4-3 marathon powered by Raphinha’s double.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
In November last year, Knight became single, left her job, and decided to transform her life.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
It was decided that Terror Behind the Walls was not appropriate.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Republicans decided to go along.
—ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Households are broadly cutting their discretionary spending and making a decided turn toward the practical.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Social media reaction is mixed, albeit with a decided tilt toward outrage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Once the Ravens opted to rest several key players last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati and the hosts took an early lead, the game’s outcome became more or less decided.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2023
In a battle royale shooter, for instance, a small group of players communicating outside the game could stay together and gain a decided firepower advantage against their single opponents.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2022
They’re confined to a pre-decided go-zone.
—Hannah Fry, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2018
Among decided voters, 86 percent of those who voted for the Ennahda and 84 percent of those who supported the FJP in the last elections would vote for them again.
—Lindsay Benstead, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2013
Verb
Zettel then decided renting a hotel room for the night would be too expensive and let her daughter sleep in her car instead.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 27 Oct. 2025
After struggling to get pregnant again, the couple decided to expand their family through surrogacy.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
The Browns decided to give Gabriel some reps as the starting quarterback before the team’s game overseas against the Minnesota Vikings.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
As the details were being spilled out in public, Meghan Markle reportedly decided to keep it lowkey and focus on her Instagram and Netflix deal.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 26 Oct. 2025
Two of those wins were all-time thrillers — a tense 3-2 finish decided by Jules Koundé, and a 4-3 marathon powered by Raphinha’s double.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
In November last year, Knight became single, left her job, and decided to transform her life.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
It was decided that Terror Behind the Walls was not appropriate.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Republicans decided to go along.
—ABC News, 26 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decided
Adjective
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With its investments in AI infrastructure and obvious strengths on the power front, this is a country that is building out data centers and positioning itself as a hub for AI, entertainment, sports, finance, high-tech manufacturing and more.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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The analyst pointed to Azure, Microsoft's cloud computing platform, as an obvious artificial intelligence beneficiary.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Blue Jays, of course, had aggressively pursued Ohtani two winters ago, when the Japanese designated hitter/pitcher opted to sign a long-term deal with the Dodgers.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Vergara opted for the style in a black velvet material, which she has been spotted wearing before.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The company later determined that the metal pieces came form a conveyor belt used in the production process.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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The recall was issued after multiple foodservice customers reported finding metal in frozen chicken breast and thigh products they were served at an establishment, and the company determined the metal originated from a production conveyor belt.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Deiseroth continued to yell and bang his head in the back of the car while Lane, Dorestant and Scibilia arranged for Deiseroth’s estranged wife to come down from Miami-Dade County to pick up the couple’s children, according to the footage and his arrest report.—
David Goodhue
October 24,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The garments by the two designers are arranged side by side or facing each other, allowing visitors to appreciate the contrast between Balenciaga’s formal elegance and Alaïa’s sensual style.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Steve Coogan has settled a libel claim over 2022’s The Lost King after a university academic sued over his depiction in the film.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Thousands of motorists across Texas were warned of potentially hazardous driving conditions as fog settled across the Lone Star state on Monday morning.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Much of Hierapolis’ status was derived from the geothermal forces lurking beneath its surface.—
Barry Neild,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Both are derived from your own blood cells, and they can be used to treat a variety of medical and aesthetic concerns, boosting elasticity and collagen, and promoting anti-ageing effects.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Hurricanes’ only public question mark among key contributors entering the week was edge rusher Akheem Mesidor, who sustained an apparent foot injury in the fourth quarter against Louisville.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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The Silver Hugo for Best Sound goes to SOUND OF FALLING for its ability to echo, in both its silences and thunders, the constant hum of secrets passed from one generation to the next in the apparent domestic quiet that both conceals and reveals.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After all, Kelly was judged on an incredibly harsh scale over his time at LSU compared to most programs, being let go after going 34-14 at the program.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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If two games are to be judged, this is a 76ers team that’s playing with a massive chip.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Decided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decided. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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