deciding (on)

verb

Definition of deciding (on)next
present participle of decide (on)
as in opting (for)

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  1. selecting
  2. choosing
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  • Another Facebook user explained in a video that when his mother-in-law attempted to vote for Democratic candidates in Kendall County, Texas, the machine kept selecting Republicans.
    — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Participants can add extras like the titanium extension bar, additional bit magazines and the metal pencil bit after selecting their pledge.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of selecting
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  • In Rome, Kim Kardashian delivered a stellar vintage moment at the All’s Fair season two screening, choosing an archival Yves Saint Laurent gown in bold leopard.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Charlotte Observer score predictions Alex Zietlow remained perfect last week after choosing the Panthers over the Eagles.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of choosing
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“Deciding (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding%20%28on%29. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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