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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
Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make decisions feel rushed.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Through the daily rhythms of an urban hospital’s emergency ward and clinics, HOSPITAL reveals the intricate systems, urgent decisions, and human encounters at the heart of modern medicine.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Choose what’s sustainable, set a clear limit, and move forward with decisions that reflect long-term stability and support your overall direction.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Chicagoans are asked each year to support major fiscal decisions without a clear, accessible understanding of where their money actually goes.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
But the point here is the court of public opinion is neither equipped nor deserving of rendering just decisions.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
One of the more controversial decisions made by the Mets in an offseason full of them was to let Pete Alonso walk to the Baltimore Orioles, and replace him with a project at first base, switch-hitting infielder Jorge Polanco.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Take a pause before making decisions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
Through the daily rhythms of an urban hospital’s emergency ward and clinics, HOSPITAL reveals the intricate systems, urgent decisions, and human encounters at the heart of modern medicine.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Choose what’s sustainable, set a clear limit, and move forward with decisions that reflect long-term stability and support your overall direction.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Chicagoans are asked each year to support major fiscal decisions without a clear, accessible understanding of where their money actually goes.
—Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
But the point here is the court of public opinion is neither equipped nor deserving of rendering just decisions.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
One of the more controversial decisions made by the Mets in an offseason full of them was to let Pete Alonso walk to the Baltimore Orioles, and replace him with a project at first base, switch-hitting infielder Jorge Polanco.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Reality Check is a Star series holding those with power to account and shining a light on their decisions.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Take a pause before making decisions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
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The 41-year-old singer was announced as the headliner on Friday, May 8, and many in the soccer community had strong opinions on the choice.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Baldoni’s extensive filing also made its way online, with court documents available for internet sleuths to pick through and draw their own conclusions.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The chatbots then walked back some of their original conclusions, with Claude specifically noting that its original planning horizon was too short.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The approach used by the organization has resulted in a collection of work that includes multiple verdicts and major settlements for cases with severe and permanent disabilities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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After the jury’s verdicts were announced, one of the defense attorneys told a group of reporters outside the federal courthouse that the four defendants plan to appeal.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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Arizona coach Tommy Lloyd’s decision to pass on North Carolina and remain with the Wildcats brought him a raise, more money for his staff and a new chain of command, as the school’s president will make more high-level determinations for the program, rather than the athletic director.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Though judges make determinations on what type of evidence a jury will hear, their rulings are typically open to the public, an important measure for transparency and fairness in the criminal justice system.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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