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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
Johnson has vehemently denied that the Epstein files are influencing his scheduling decisions.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Scammers use sophisticated tactics that prey on the vulnerabilities of older adults, inciting panic and inducing isolation so that individuals make decisions alone and quickly.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s been tricky, periods of transition often are, but the quality of the personnel both in the dressing room and those making the decisions points to much brighter days on the horizon.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
That affects investors who need this kind of data to make decisions about the state of the economy and interest rates.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The ranking serves as a guide, empowering consumers to make informed purchasing decisions and navigate through the variety of available brands in each category.
—Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee will have some tough decisions to make in the near future.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Remember your end goal of reclaiming the basement, using it as an incentive to enforce the boundaries and make the decisions necessary to transform the space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Do not rush into decisions without thinking them through, but don’t hold yourself back from taking baby steps!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Scammers use sophisticated tactics that prey on the vulnerabilities of older adults, inciting panic and inducing isolation so that individuals make decisions alone and quickly.
—Madhusree Mukerjee, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2025
It’s been tricky, periods of transition often are, but the quality of the personnel both in the dressing room and those making the decisions points to much brighter days on the horizon.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
That affects investors who need this kind of data to make decisions about the state of the economy and interest rates.
—Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
The ranking serves as a guide, empowering consumers to make informed purchasing decisions and navigate through the variety of available brands in each category.
—Time, 8 Oct. 2025
Milwaukee will have some tough decisions to make in the near future.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Remember your end goal of reclaiming the basement, using it as an incentive to enforce the boundaries and make the decisions necessary to transform the space.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
Do not rush into decisions without thinking them through, but don’t hold yourself back from taking baby steps!
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
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From wearing my jerseys, collecting my cards, sending letters, sharing your opinions (good and tough ones alike), and most importantly — showing love.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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In addition, any opinions and assumptions expressed herein are made as of the date of this communication and are subject to change and/or withdrawal without notice.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Though later criticized for its methodology and sweeping conclusions, its shadow lingers.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
8 Oct. 2025
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Investigators detailed those conclusions in a lengthy memo last month recommending that the office not move forward in charging Comey, according to sources familiar with the memo's contents.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
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In the past year, J&J has been hit with several substantial verdicts in mesothelioma cases, but Monday’s is among the largest.—
Reuters 14 hr ago,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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To that, the July verdicts by the jury of eight men and four women was a clear and humiliating loss for the prosecution led by (now fired and suing) Maurene Comey in an easy avoidable act of overreach.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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States have reached conflicting determinations about whether and when those students ought to be recognized as employees and, if so, have the opportunity to unionize.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The White House has denied there will be any changes to disability determinations processes for certain Social Security welfare benefits.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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