DECIDES (ON) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

decides (on)

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present tense third-person singular of decide (on)

as in opts (for)

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Other times the canvas can still be enormous; what’s small is the intimate story Scott chooses to tell within it.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Flexible Options for Different Sleep Needs As consumers look for more personalized ways to improve their sleep environment, not everyone chooses to replace an entire mattress.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 19 Aug. 2026

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