1
as in chooses
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 determines
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 arranges
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 settles
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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as in derives
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 decides
The cat decides its favorite spot to sleep is also a great place to stretch and scratch.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Perhaps America won’t be healthy again until Kennedy simply decides to declare victory, regardless of what the next three years bring.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
The attorneys on both sides will have an opportunity to present evidence and testimony before Judge Daniel Wolk decides whether there is sufficient evidence for Miramontes to stand trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Would the Clippers be at fault if a sponsor decides to pay a player, but there isn’t sufficient evidence the team directed that payment?
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
A couple of days later, putting up missing fliers for Moses, Laura finds herself in Cherry’s office’s neighborhood and decides to check if Cherry really works there.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Rather than being angry, Adam is impressed by Steven's initiative and decides not to fire him.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After initial homesickness, Belly decides to extend her stay in Paris by a year and starts a relationship with Benito.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Perhaps America won’t be healthy again until Kennedy simply decides to declare victory, regardless of what the next three years bring.
—Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 11 Sep. 2025
The attorneys on both sides will have an opportunity to present evidence and testimony before Judge Daniel Wolk decides whether there is sufficient evidence for Miramontes to stand trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Would the Clippers be at fault if a sponsor decides to pay a player, but there isn’t sufficient evidence the team directed that payment?
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Sep. 2025
A couple of days later, putting up missing fliers for Moses, Laura finds herself in Cherry’s office’s neighborhood and decides to check if Cherry really works there.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Rather than being angry, Adam is impressed by Steven's initiative and decides not to fire him.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
After initial homesickness, Belly decides to extend her stay in Paris by a year and starts a relationship with Benito.
—Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decides
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However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.—
Rhett Buttle,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Whichever variation of back four Guardiola chooses, none of them look like keeping a clean sheet at the moment.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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When the next breakthrough enters the doctor’s office—whether AI, gene therapy, or an unimagined technology—trust will remain the essential ingredient that determines whether medicine heals not just illness, but healthcare itself.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gary Vee identified this shift as the transition from social media to interest media, but most entrepreneurs and brands are still operating as if follower count determines reach.—
Ivana Johnston,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Chronological Border arranges the beds in chronological order from the 16th to the 20th century.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Latest section, on the other hand, arranges posts and reels in chronological order, with the most recent ones appearing first.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Cortège gestures toward that transcendence, but too often settles for the kind of veiled enchantment that follows us home through our screens.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Humanity, united by one language, settles on a plain in Shinar and begins constructing a tower to reach the heavens and make a name for themselves.—
John Fugelsang
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps the importance of the Ali-Frazier match derives from the extremity of those blood-sport contradictions.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before there was Latin trap, Puerto Rico was transfixed by reggaetón, a swaggering style based on a loping, staccato beat known as dembow, which derives from dancehall reggae.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unable to find his favorite variety, Johnson sometimes opts for another traditional choice, the Granny Smith.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gage often opts for a solid or patterned velvet sofa with a print mix in the pillows.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
11 Sep. 2025
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Musk considers environmental regulation a barrier to innovation.—
Taylor Kate Brown,
ProPublica,
17 Sep. 2025
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An hour later, four Chinese ships entered what Taiwan considers restricted waters south of Kinmen's Lieyu island, prompting Taipei to deploy four of its own coast guard vessels to intercept and monitor the intruders.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic understands that another City stalwart, Brian Marwood, has reduced his role to a part-time one.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Deadline understands that Nwodim made the decision after it was thought that the cast for Season 51 was set and ready to go ahead of its October 4 return.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Decides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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