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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
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
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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
Cite this Entry
“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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