decides (on)

present tense third-person singular of decide (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decides (on)
Verb
  • But the spec sheet is the price of entry, not the reason anyone chooses you.
    Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • So Josie chooses Klara, despite the latter being an older model.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Rather than celebrating grape varieties for their own sake, each Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) selects the varieties best suited to its climate, soils and history.
    Emily Cappiello, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
  • The Oura Ring 4 delivers accurate tracking, powered by Smart Sensing technology that selects the optimal signal path for 50+ biometrics.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026
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“Decides (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides%20%28on%29. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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