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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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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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
That’s if his county decides to enact a sales tax, the proceeds of which would have to be applied to homeowner property tax credits.
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Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 27 Feb. 2026
Under Arizona rules, the person who claims the prize is the person who signs the ticket, but if the court decides the ticket legally belongs to Circle K, the company could argue that it be awarded the prize.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Some of that need, though, will come down to what New England decides to do with Stefon Diggs.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
That means there won’t be any messes or staining if your little one decides to paint their car seat, clothes, or siblings.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
The court decides 6-3 that baseball is only anti-trust exempt pro sport.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Regardless of how the administration decides to proceed, there’ll be new legal challenges and protracted confusion.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Once investigative teams are formed, the submissions will be reviewed before the commission decides whether to pursue investigations into those, along with the 311 cases carried over.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Meghan O'Brien, States Newsroom, 27 Feb. 2026
Under Arizona rules, the person who claims the prize is the person who signs the ticket, but if the court decides the ticket legally belongs to Circle K, the company could argue that it be awarded the prize.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Some of that need, though, will come down to what New England decides to do with Stefon Diggs.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
That means there won’t be any messes or staining if your little one decides to paint their car seat, clothes, or siblings.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 25 Feb. 2026
The court decides 6-3 that baseball is only anti-trust exempt pro sport.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Regardless of how the administration decides to proceed, there’ll be new legal challenges and protracted confusion.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
Once investigative teams are formed, the submissions will be reviewed before the commission decides whether to pursue investigations into those, along with the 311 cases carried over.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decides
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If the company chooses not to comply, a senior Pentagon official said Hegseth would invoke the Defense Production Act to compel Anthropic to do so anyway.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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In Los Angeles, the council chooses its own president.—
Sara Albrecht,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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But according to Vana, Amazon determines the order of search results using a formula that considers many factors, including the number of reviews and the average rating — suggesting that more reviews and higher ratings help get a seller's products placed higher in search results.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
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The company, in consultation with the seller and their agent and after a home inspection, determines a fair selling price.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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While in the country, Harry and Meghan are also planning to visit several on-the-ground initiatives funded by their Archewell Foundation, including one that arranges for children injured in the Gaza war to be medically evacuated for treatment in Jordan.—
Diego Parrado,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Once the quartet finally arrives in Tijuana, a wizard-like smuggler arranges their death-defying crossing.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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And while the first half of this season felt overstuffed with subplots, its second half settles more evenly into all of them, including the woes and romances of both London’s elite and its more lower-class members.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
26 Feb. 2026
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Over time, that greasy film that settles on your wood cabinets can trap dirt and dust, making the buildup hard to remove.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sopho derives from the Greek word for wisdom, mania from the Greek word for madness.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Its name derives from bundles of its tough stems, which were used in Europe by butchers to remove meat and fat from wooden chopping blocks.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jessie opts to call on her favorite sheriff cowboy for help.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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This project by Pamela Hope Designs opts for a uniform tile in a soft, soothing color, creating a sense of calm and space.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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To better reflect real-world flying conditions, the selection also considers operational challenges such as steep gradients, surrounding terrain, tidal dependence, and the absence of a safe go-around.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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But according to Vana, Amazon determines the order of search results using a formula that considers many factors, including the number of reviews and the average rating — suggesting that more reviews and higher ratings help get a seller's products placed higher in search results.—
James Doubek,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Stefano Massini’s writing, adapted by Ben Power, understands where to place the drama for maximum effect.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Deadline understands a second window deal in France will be announced soon and advanced discussions are underway with other territories.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Decides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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