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
That included a 2014 decision by the Florida Supreme Court to order a hearing for inmate Eddie Wayne Davis, who had porphyria.
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Jim Saunders, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Executing the climatic scene of Episode 5, where Ellie confronts Nora, really hinges around Ellie’s decision to continue seeking vengeance for everything that Abby and Nora and their crew did to Joel.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 12 May 2025
Positive polling could improve Trump's reputation and be used to justify his policy decisions.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The school and Los Angeles Unified School District made the decision as the best way to get the campus re-opened after the Palisades fire.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Jim Saunders, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 May 2025
Executing the climatic scene of Episode 5, where Ellie confronts Nora, really hinges around Ellie’s decision to continue seeking vengeance for everything that Abby and Nora and their crew did to Joel.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 12 May 2025
Positive polling could improve Trump's reputation and be used to justify his policy decisions.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
The school and Los Angeles Unified School District made the decision as the best way to get the campus re-opened after the Palisades fire.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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As the years have passed and new storylines are tackled, John has tried to set some serious boundaries with Barb and her overbearing opinions.—
Sara Belcher,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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And the 69-year-old Leo has a trail of social media posts promoting opinion articles critical of Vice President JD Vance ‒ one as recent as April 14 ‒ over Vance's interpretation of Scripture and his position on immigration.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Colorado Parks and Wildlife did not indicate in its news release what may have caused the animal’s death but said a final determination will be made after a necropsy.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
16 May 2025
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This goal for his country against Spain, for example, again highlights his determination to get on the ball, his passing and his willingness to drive forward.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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The verdict was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro and FBI Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ryan James of the Miami Field Office.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2025
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One of the leading causes of the current fiscal crisis is the ballooning liability payments that the city makes in settlements and jury verdicts.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
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Following the conclusion of her testimony on Friday, both Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, released statements on the trial via her attorney Douglas Wigdor.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 May 2025
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There will also be updates about the conclusion of session of the Arkansas Legislature at the State Capitol.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
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In fact, the resistance to anti-DEI shareholder proposals at companies like Costco, Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Levi’s shows a counter-current of resolve.—
Paul Klein,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Mellencamp's frightening diagnosis, though, hasn't stopped her resolve.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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