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
As part of the newsroom, all of Everett’s work and coverage decisions are overseen solely by Journal Sentinel editors.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
For now, the meeting seems to be on, and whatever happens there might end up affecting Prince Harry’s life in the US and his decisions going forward.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
But there are real, difficult decisions.
—Yermys Pena, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But then the Career Service Board voted in early July to change Denver’s policies, allowing managers to include factors beyond seniority in their decisions.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
This information helps policymakers, educators, and community leaders make informed decisions about educational interventions and resource allocation.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
In the Dolphins’ case, those player procurement decisions fall on the feet of general manager Chris Grier and (on the offensive side), Mike McDaniel.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
The firm offers full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces and also tackles renovations and new construction, helping clients handle myriad decisions and serving as liaisons to architects, contractors, and builders.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
When inquiring about a networking organization, understanding the differences among the most prominent categories could further inform a business owner’s decisions.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
For now, the meeting seems to be on, and whatever happens there might end up affecting Prince Harry’s life in the US and his decisions going forward.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
But there are real, difficult decisions.
—Yermys Pena, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
But then the Career Service Board voted in early July to change Denver’s policies, allowing managers to include factors beyond seniority in their decisions.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
This information helps policymakers, educators, and community leaders make informed decisions about educational interventions and resource allocation.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
In the Dolphins’ case, those player procurement decisions fall on the feet of general manager Chris Grier and (on the offensive side), Mike McDaniel.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
The firm offers full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces and also tackles renovations and new construction, helping clients handle myriad decisions and serving as liaisons to architects, contractors, and builders.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
Noun
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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On Reddit, users shared mixed opinions about Bella's breed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That is not to say one approach is better or worse than another; rather, even the most scientific approach might still not provide unequivocal conclusions.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But Berry did not draw conclusions about whose values were ultimately right.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Trials make disputes public, and jury trials allow citizens to debate the issues and return verdicts that reflect their community.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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In the following days, Pulte has made multiple comments on social media accusing Cook of crimes and calling for her prosecution, unusual steps during an ongoing investigation before any formal determinations of wrongdoing.—
Alexander Mallin,
ABC News,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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