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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
His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.
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Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Should such programming be rated differently or contain relevant descriptions so that parents can make informed decisions?
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 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
Rewarding tourists for eco-conscious actions European nations are rewarding travelers who make eco-conscious decisions, such as arriving by train, electric car, or staying longer in a destination, with perks like free bike rentals and discounted entry fees for attractions.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
For its part, Buy Nothing says its decisions are based on building community, trust and safety.
—Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Autonomy means these machines are starting to make real-time decisions in the real world.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
However, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski indicated the situation is ultimately about federal funding decisions and how resources are allocated.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Should such programming be rated differently or contain relevant descriptions so that parents can make informed decisions?
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 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
Rewarding tourists for eco-conscious actions European nations are rewarding travelers who make eco-conscious decisions, such as arriving by train, electric car, or staying longer in a destination, with perks like free bike rentals and discounted entry fees for attractions.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026
For its part, Buy Nothing says its decisions are based on building community, trust and safety.
—Dania Maxwell, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Autonomy means these machines are starting to make real-time decisions in the real world.
—Adriana James-Rodil, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
However, Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski indicated the situation is ultimately about federal funding decisions and how resources are allocated.
—Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
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His mother was caught between the opinions of her church and the newfound liberalism of the Austin élites.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Two residents voiced their opinions to the council during the public hearing portion of the vote.—
Anna Ortiz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The attorney has pushed back on growing public speculation, arguing that without finding Lynette, conclusions about foul play are premature.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Without that information, conclusions about feasibility are at best speculative.—
Charles Rilli,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Revathy was Chhabra’s suggestion for a judge whose neutrality the film needed to sustain across a narrative that withholds easy verdicts.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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Both verdicts have drawn criticism, and Google’s appeal is pending.—
Satya Marar,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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But lawmakers added an amendment in response to the decision to align with its determinations about free speech protections in therapy settings.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In addition, the bill mandates that states reduce their payment error rates — which measure the accuracy of eligibility and payment determinations — or face millions in penalties.—
Nicole Santa Cruz,
ProPublica,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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