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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
Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Take a pause before making decisions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Lengthy prison sentences imposed years after the crime may not influence other individuals making split-second decisions in volatile situations.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
But during Tuesday’s debate, the Republican candidates expressed more skepticism about Georgia Power’s plans and recent PSC decisions.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Beyond blood, these women are tied together by destiny and the decisions of the violent and tyrannical men surrounding them.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
That marks a stark departure from steps the central bank has taken in recent years to communicate more with the public on past and future monetary policy decisions.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The shelving attempt was one of the first headline-making decisions under CEO David Zaslav (along with another high-profile and completed project, Batgirl).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Take a pause before making decisions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Lengthy prison sentences imposed years after the crime may not influence other individuals making split-second decisions in volatile situations.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
But during Tuesday’s debate, the Republican candidates expressed more skepticism about Georgia Power’s plans and recent PSC decisions.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Beyond blood, these women are tied together by destiny and the decisions of the violent and tyrannical men surrounding them.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
That marks a stark departure from steps the central bank has taken in recent years to communicate more with the public on past and future monetary policy decisions.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
The shelving attempt was one of the first headline-making decisions under CEO David Zaslav (along with another high-profile and completed project, Batgirl).
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
Noun
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Even fifty years later, my mom has iconic looks and lots of opinions, especially when packing for a vacation.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
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All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Noun
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JPMorgan Chase and Kpler have reached similar conclusions.—
Anthony Di Paola,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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In response, members of the prosecution team attempted to provide more context in public interviews, explaining the ATF's conclusions while noting the defendant was innocent until proven guilty, Ballard wrote.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Both were stone-faced when the jury’s verdicts were read, but afterward Rivera walked over to Nuhfer and gave her a hug at the defense table.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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But, today was not a day for verdicts or vindication.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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And many of the court’s six conservative justices seemed sympathetic to the Justice Department’s argument that the law bars courts from reviewing those determinations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Courts also tended to uncritically accept presidential determinations in matters of foreign affairs and national security.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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