deciding (on)

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciding (on)
Verb
  • That careful attention anticipated Ali’s own process of selecting all the looks for their New Year’s Eve wedding at the former Domino Sugar Factory in Brooklyn.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026
  • In the Galacticoaster, for instance, riders will build a virtual approximation of a spaceship from a touchscreen, selecting options for wings, cannons and more.
    Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.
    Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Respect yourself by choosing quality items over the cheapest possible options, then treat those purchases with care.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
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“Deciding (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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