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Recent Examples of decider
Shelton also defeated Fritz in the Dallas decider.
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ABC News, 14 June 2026
The Italian team that awaited in the decider had just come through a remarkable semi-final against West Germany in near-unplayable temperatures, with their tournament dominated by the debate surrounding midfielders Sandro Mazzola of Inter and Gianni Rivera of Milan.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The number of outstanding ballots for each party could be a key decider in how races could shift across the state in the coming days and weeks.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Game 5 of the series could be the decider.
—Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Pulisic got off a sizzling Serie A start, scoring seven goals in his first nine league games for Milan, including the decider in a 1-0 victory over Inter in November 2025.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
ABC News, 14 June 2026
The Italian team that awaited in the decider had just come through a remarkable semi-final against West Germany in near-unplayable temperatures, with their tournament dominated by the debate surrounding midfielders Sandro Mazzola of Inter and Gianni Rivera of Milan.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The number of outstanding ballots for each party could be a key decider in how races could shift across the state in the coming days and weeks.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Game 5 of the series could be the decider.
—Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
Pulisic got off a sizzling Serie A start, scoring seven goals in his first nine league games for Milan, including the decider in a 1-0 victory over Inter in November 2025.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decider
Noun
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The Edsel also introduced the Teletouch transmission, which placed push-button gear selectors in the center of the steering wheel.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Hall of Fame selectors should give none of that more than passing consideration.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In conclusion, autonomous AI risks undermining the essential human spirit of science and weakening its role as an arbiter of social conflicts.—
Mohammad Hosseini,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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Just as decisions should be devolved to the smallest competent unit rather than centralized bureaucracies, customers — as the ultimate arbiters of value — must be empowered to judge what truly serves their needs and dignity.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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
Noun
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On the first, the Napoli star was taken down by multiple defenders inside the box, leaving him again looking in exasperation at referee Ilgiz Tantashev.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
20 June 2026
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Play was stopped for a while in extra time, as a referee sat on the grass and had his leg stretched out.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Noun
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The players union and Rozier again filed a grievance; the arbitrator ruled for the NBA.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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An arbitrator in late May ruled that Rozier breached his contractual obligations to play for the Heat, according to details included in Wednesday’s motion, and that Rozier must forfeit most of his $26.6 million salary with the Heat from this past season.—
Anthony Chiang
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Mendoza appeared to exchange words with plate umpire Carlos Torres from the dugout.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Why isn’t the batter allowed to appeal when the home plate umpire does call it a swinging strike?—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The filing, submitted in the San Diego County Superior Court, seeks a judge’s order to condemn and destroy the embargoed kratom products, halt ongoing unlawful manufacturing and impose civil penalties.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The appeals court judge cited various cases where the 9th Circuit sided against religious institutions on being allowed to only hire like-minded employees, a coach praying after football games, and a fireman who was allegedly fired over his religious beliefs, among other cases.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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“Decider.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decider. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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