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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
Playoff series are the epitome of small sample sizes, which is why making sport-changing decisions based on those outcomes makes little sense.
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Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Take a pause before making decisions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Lengthy prison sentences imposed years after the crime may not influence other individuals making split-second decisions in volatile situations.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
But during Tuesday’s debate, the Republican candidates expressed more skepticism about Georgia Power’s plans and recent PSC decisions.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Beyond blood, these women are tied together by destiny and the decisions of the violent and tyrannical men surrounding them.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 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
Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Take a pause before making decisions.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Lengthy prison sentences imposed years after the crime may not influence other individuals making split-second decisions in volatile situations.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
But during Tuesday’s debate, the Republican candidates expressed more skepticism about Georgia Power’s plans and recent PSC decisions.
—Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Beyond blood, these women are tied together by destiny and the decisions of the violent and tyrannical men surrounding them.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
His trip to Old Trafford for the Leeds United match will have left him contemplating the more difficult decisions ahead.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
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That does not affect our reviews, as our opinions remain our own.—
Joe Salas
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 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.—
Carter Braxton Worth,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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McFarlane’s first interim spell obviously represents far too small a sample to draw any definitive conclusions about his tactical style.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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According to Clemente, his analysis of the video of the scene leads him to some conclusions.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Apr. 2026
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As the two processes move toward different verdicts, the film turns judgment itself into the center of the story.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those verdicts were overturned on appeal in 2024 based on unrelated testimony.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The law requires insurers to pay qualifying medical claims promptly and without fault determinations.—
Ike Brannon,
New York Daily News,
19 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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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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