deciding (on)

Definition of deciding (on)next
present participle of decide (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciding (on)
Verb
  • The actor decorated the residence herself, tackling one room at a time and carefully selecting everything from the furnishings to the fabrics.
    Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
  • Then came the work; visiting distilleries, playing with mash bills, tasting endlessly and hand-selecting the whiskeys that would eventually go into their blends.
    Lela London, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • In her acceptance speech, Swift said choosing to be a songwriter was easy, then fought back tears while thanking her family.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • How does choosing Gwen Graham help push Florida and Democrats into the future?
    Sofia Baltodano, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
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“Deciding (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.

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