1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Recent Examples of decision
This was their decision, not that of the Interior Department.
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Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Milling in and out of the museum’s glass doors to drop off pink envelopes, voters made their decisions with varying degrees of confidence, and felt differently about the key issues.
—Velvet Wu
june 1, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
From a City Council pay decision to a high-profile civil case involving LaMelo Ball, here’s a quick look at what’s making news in Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The agency is expected to make a decision after a public comment period that runs through June 5.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decision
Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
Milling in and out of the museum’s glass doors to drop off pink envelopes, voters made their decisions with varying degrees of confidence, and felt differently about the key issues.
—Velvet Wu
june 1, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
From a City Council pay decision to a high-profile civil case involving LaMelo Ball, here’s a quick look at what’s making news in Charlotte.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 June 2026
The agency is expected to make a decision after a public comment period that runs through June 5.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for decision
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
Noun
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Nationwide poll on interest in the World Cup and opinions on related issues.—
Washington Post staff,
Washington Post,
2 June 2026
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Barca’s official salary limit fluctuated during the 2025-26 season, amid differences of opinion between La Liga and the club over that December 2024 sale of future revenues from VIP seats at the Camp Nou.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Their determination would not slip.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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The cause of death is pending determination by the county medical examiner.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Trump has denied Carroll’s allegations against him and tried to appeal both verdicts but has been unsuccessful in both cases, putting him on the verge of having to pay out millions.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In Zscaler's case, the post-earnings price action delivered a painful verdict.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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But Pressure is less a war story, rapt with the hysteria of battlefield deeds, than an intense exposition on the human capacity to tolerate uncertainty at a time when decisiveness is an imperative for action.—
Daniel Jonah Wolpert,
NPR,
29 May 2026
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The encounter is ostensibly intended to demonstrate the kind of ruthless decisiveness that Eisenhower would have needed in wartime.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 May 2026
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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The March train breakdown strengthened the resolve of city officials to create an alternative people-moving system as soon as possible by repurposing the tunnel, Johnston said.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
26 May 2026
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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