deciding (on)

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciding (on)
Verb
  • Franciscan Alliance is in the process of selecting an administrative staff of physicians and experienced medical school leaders to complete the planning process.
    Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Blaney also ruled that the recorder’s office is responsible for overseeing in-person early voting, among other duties, while the board is responsible for other operations, such as selecting Election Day voting locations, supplying polling locations and hiring poll workers.
    Josh Kelety, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Shop sustainable swaps for earth month Making sustainable swaps this Earth Month means choosing reusable, low-waste and eco-friendly alternatives to everyday products.
    Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Students apply for it in their junior year, and are tasked with randomly choosing a decade to design head-turning fashion.
    Chris Wragge, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Deciding (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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