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Recent Examples of decider
Little did Metsa or his teammates know that goal would end up being the decider in a game that got too close for comfort.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump, however, cast himself as the final decider of how a possible peace deal shakes out.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Lionel Messi hopes to provide the spark as Inter Miami takes on Vancouver in this year’s MLS Cup decider.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday after a costly strategy error by McLaren hurt both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, setting up a three-way championship decider next weekend in the last Formula 1 race of the 2025 season.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
With the loud Italian crowd behind him, Sinner proceeded to save another break point in the seventh game before going on to break Alcaraz in the decider, dropping to the court in celebration after confirming the victory.
—Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
The President, not anonymous sources, is the final decider on pardons and commutations.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Borg’s team came back from 8-4 down to win 13-11 after Alcaraz defeated Fritz in the singles decider.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Trump, however, cast himself as the final decider of how a possible peace deal shakes out.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Lionel Messi hopes to provide the spark as Inter Miami takes on Vancouver in this year’s MLS Cup decider.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2025
Max Verstappen won the Qatar Grand Prix on Sunday after a costly strategy error by McLaren hurt both Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, setting up a three-way championship decider next weekend in the last Formula 1 race of the 2025 season.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 30 Nov. 2025
With the loud Italian crowd behind him, Sinner proceeded to save another break point in the seventh game before going on to break Alcaraz in the decider, dropping to the court in celebration after confirming the victory.
—Patrick Sung, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
The President, not anonymous sources, is the final decider on pardons and commutations.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
Borg’s team came back from 8-4 down to win 13-11 after Alcaraz defeated Fritz in the singles decider.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decider
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Before the first Test against the West Indies on June 25, Labuschagne was called into a meeting with head coach Andrew McDonald and chief selector George Bailey.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Glock switches, also known as auto sears or selector switches, can be ordered online or made at home with a 3D printer.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Over the years, the company has expanded its remit, finding new and impressionistic ways to sell color, and itself as the arbiter thereof.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
19 Dec. 2025
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The idea of them working together was born out of friendship, said Capaldo, adding that there are many parallels between the trajectories of the two brands, dressing and engaging with cultural arbiters of their respective times.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
17 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Next to Qobuz's quality indicator is the audio output device chooser, which the service refers to as Qobuz Connect.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Oct. 2025
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As the commentators in a recent American updating of the traditional Passover Haggadah point out, people who identify as Jews have a much easier time these days thinking of themselves as choosers than as chosen.—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos offered video evidence showing Oden, a senior forward, committing five fouls — and referee David Walker making the wrong hand signal to the official scorer on his third, assigning it to sophomore forward Pharaoh Compton instead.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Newcastle had a penalty chance of their own waved away just before the break, with referee Michael Salisbury booking Joelinton for simulation.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The ruling arrives as the use of arbitration—which, unlike litigation, is conducted in private and before an arbitrator instead of a judge or jury—has become a central topic in sports law.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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In August the casino filed a motion in federal court to dismiss the second arbitrator’s award.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The game will feature the Poway Padres playing alongside members of the Poway Sheriff’s Station and the Poway Fire Department, with Mayor Steve Vaus and Poway City Council members serving as umpires.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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For the contemporary era, there are two separate ballots for players and managers, executives and umpires.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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He was released under the Obama administration with a notice to appear in court but never did, leading a federal immigration judge to order his deportation in absentia in 2012.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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The judges on Sunday included McIntosh's widow, Derotha McIntosh; Greg Henderson; Broadway Joe Booker; and Marty Ryall, the director of the Division of Arkansas Heritage.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Decider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decider. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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