as in opinions
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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Recent Examples of decisions
The new code of conduct, which received a 5-3 vote, bars trustees from publicly dissenting from decisions made by the majority of the board.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 June 2026
People start making decisions in their late 20s, all of a sudden everyone’s off on different paths.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
In a statement texted to the Star-Telegram before the phone call, Parker’s spokesperson said the mayor stressed that neither her husband’s firm nor his profession has any bearing on her decisions regarding matters before the City Council.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The court doesn’t announce in advance which decisions are coming and often drops the blockbusters in the final days before its summer recess.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 June 2026
In India, consumer viewing habits continue to shape investment decisions, with the company focusing on balancing scale with long-term sustainability.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
The elaborate production, along with its all-star cast, made for a high price tag, something Netflix weighs against viewing when making renewal decisions.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Reality Check is a Herald series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 18 June 2026
People start making decisions in their late 20s, all of a sudden everyone’s off on different paths.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
In a statement texted to the Star-Telegram before the phone call, Parker’s spokesperson said the mayor stressed that neither her husband’s firm nor his profession has any bearing on her decisions regarding matters before the City Council.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 June 2026
The court doesn’t announce in advance which decisions are coming and often drops the blockbusters in the final days before its summer recess.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 17 June 2026
In India, consumer viewing habits continue to shape investment decisions, with the company focusing on balancing scale with long-term sustainability.
—Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 17 June 2026
The elaborate production, along with its all-star cast, made for a high price tag, something Netflix weighs against viewing when making renewal decisions.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Reality Check is a Herald series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
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Because in a country increasingly divided by social justice causes and their opposing viewpoints, fans increasingly care where their sports teams stand — sometimes to fans' glee or chagrin — depending on whether their opinions agree with that of their teams or leagues.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
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The price supposedly settles where those opinions meet.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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At the same time, progressive and labor groups that often find themselves at odds with the Chamber are avoiding jumping to conclusions, saying the move speaks more to the group’s quest for relevance than Becerra’s politics.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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This year’s ballot came to some eyebrow-raising conclusions.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
20 June 2026
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The jury awarded him $289 million, with his victory paving the way for thousands of subsequent Roundup lawsuits and billions in dollars in jury verdicts against Monsanto’s parent company, Bayer.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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Objection issues public verdicts based on investigations paid for by one party, which may be negatively impacted by the refusal of the other side to participate in its process.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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With Friday’s victory, Paramount is staying on that timetable, but regulators in Europe and Britain have opened their own regulatory investigations and are expected to make their own determinations in the coming months.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Admissibility determinations are made on a case-by-case basis using law enforcement, national security, and immigration information available at the time of inspection.—
Chris Tye,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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