as in decisive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the project's prohibitive cost was the deciding factor in its cancellation
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1
as in choosing
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 determining
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 arranging
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 settling
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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5
as in deriving
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 deciding
Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
The bullpen gave up the lead on the first pitch, and then three more in the deciding 10th inning.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Travis weeks earlier cited as the deciding and unprecedented factor.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.
—Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Several people said the job fell to Tillis to convince enough Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the bill so no one person had to be the final deciding vote.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2022
Playoff baseball is never easy. Shelby County knows that all too well following a highly-competitive deciding game against a fresh-faced St. Paul’s squad with rally blood pumping through its veins.
—Evan Dudley, al, 23 Apr. 2022
The jurors in the Rittenhouse trial were overwhelmingly White not only in the original pool of 179 prospects but also in the final deciding panel of 12, where there was only one person of color.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 23 Nov. 2021
Houck would be an obvious candidate to start again if the Sox are able to push this series to a fifth and deciding game.
—BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021
NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The three justices had been elected as Democrats, and voters were deciding whether to extend the court’s Democratic majority.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The process of deciding whether to impose restrictions will likely be public.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Consider your options carefully when deciding on supplements in general, including prenatal supplements.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, the toll of deciding to sit Curry on some nights for rest weighs on him.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Following the public comment period which ended Thursday, the TCEQ will respond to the concerns in writing before deciding whether to issue a permit that would allow the project to move forward.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
This is the impact that organizers hoped to achieve after deciding in 2019 to shift the fest — then known as City of Lights, City of Angels — from spring to a more awards-friendly fall slot.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Instead, the person must show race was the crucial and deciding factor.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
The bullpen gave up the lead on the first pitch, and then three more in the deciding 10th inning.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2025
Travis weeks earlier cited as the deciding and unprecedented factor.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.
—Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Several people said the job fell to Tillis to convince enough Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the bill so no one person had to be the final deciding vote.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2022
Playoff baseball is never easy. Shelby County knows that all too well following a highly-competitive deciding game against a fresh-faced St. Paul’s squad with rally blood pumping through its veins.
—Evan Dudley, al, 23 Apr. 2022
The jurors in the Rittenhouse trial were overwhelmingly White not only in the original pool of 179 prospects but also in the final deciding panel of 12, where there was only one person of color.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 23 Nov. 2021
Houck would be an obvious candidate to start again if the Sox are able to push this series to a fifth and deciding game.
—BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021
Verb
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered all McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft grounded pending further inspection, following UPS and FedEx each deciding to ground the planes that make up part of their cargo fleet.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams will take part in a showdown this Sunday at Levi's Stadium that could possibly end up deciding who finishes first in the NFC West.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
The three justices had been elected as Democrats, and voters were deciding whether to extend the court’s Democratic majority.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
The process of deciding whether to impose restrictions will likely be public.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Consider your options carefully when deciding on supplements in general, including prenatal supplements.
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
Still, the toll of deciding to sit Curry on some nights for rest weighs on him.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 Oct. 2025
Following the public comment period which ended Thursday, the TCEQ will respond to the concerns in writing before deciding whether to issue a permit that would allow the project to move forward.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
This is the impact that organizers hoped to achieve after deciding in 2019 to shift the fest — then known as City of Lights, City of Angels — from spring to a more awards-friendly fall slot.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciding
Adjective
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Choose decisive steps over a confusing kerfuffle!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Tesla shareholders delivered another decisive message through their vote on Tesla’s Texas-style 3% ownership threshold for filing derivative lawsuits.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association’s 2026 Kitchen Trends Report, homeowners are increasingly choosing appliances that create a better environment for cooking and gathering.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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This path begins with choosing leaders who will put principle over politics and ideology, with a promise to focus on the middle class as the center of every policy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The Mavericks big man will seek multiple opinions before determining the best course of action to treat the hand sprain.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Smith said the administration is still determining what schools the students would be reassigned to based on the availability of bilingual and special education programs and the proximity to current Blanton students.—
Rachel Royster
January 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Resist the Temptation to Dig In The hardest part of building a charcuterie board is avoiding the temptation to start snacking as soon as you’re done arranging the board.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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That can include lowering interest rates, reducing monthly payments, extending repayment timelines or, in some cases, settling for less than the full amount owed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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The warmth also helps any contaminants drain out, rather than settling at the bottom of cold oil.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Resolve this by walking your own path (literally) and deriving support from people who are capable of caring about you.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
5 Dec. 2025
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Thomas is charged with human trafficking, while Robertson is charged with human trafficking, transporting a person from out of state into the state for human trafficking, branding in relation to human trafficking, deriving support from proceeds of prostitution, and battery.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Though home blood pressure monitors are effective, a healthcare provider can provide more accurate and conclusive results.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Despite numerous conclusive assessments that the Saudi regime planned and perpetrated Khashoggi’s murder, the high-level officials who ordered his execution have gone unpunished, six years on.—
Scott Griffen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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More than 100 advertisers are new to the Games, with 85% of overall buyers opting for digital placements.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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From there, neutral colors (light blue, soft yellow) and classic prints (thin stripes, playful florals) up the timeless ease; elsewhere, play around with your silhouette by opting for something oversized or cropped.—
Avery Matera,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Deciding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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