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Recent Examples of decisively
Olivia’s now decisively up a point in the Carpenter-Rodrigo arms race to collect ‘80s pop icons like Pokémon.
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
For Americans with interests in foreign partnerships and partnership-like entities, particularly those that closely resemble traditional domestic limited partnerships, Sirius may offer new arguments in a debate that many assumed was moving decisively in favor of the IRS.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In 2023, the councilmember decisively beat back a recall attempt funded by Santa Ana’s police union and apartment owners who didn’t like her unabashedly progressive views in a city where centrist Democrats have dominated politics for decades and lefty ones were long ostracized.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Deschamps, who was bidding to become the second manager to win the World Cup twice — after Italian Vittorio Pozzo in 1934 and 1938 — acted decisively by making a first-half double substitution in which Randal Kolo Muani and Marcus Thuram replaced Ousmane Dembele and Olivier Giroud.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Hospitals now conduct nearly half a million post-claim inpatient reviews per year for a single large insurer that often denies claims using their own versions of AI — each one a small battle in a war neither side can win decisively, because the other side adapts.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
Several Chinese fashion and apparel companies are already moving decisively into the latter category.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
Scott Jensen, Republicans’ nominee for governor in 2022, vied for the auditor endorsement but lost decisively on the first ballot.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
So act decisively and start taking photos.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Walden Green, Pitchfork, 12 June 2026
For Americans with interests in foreign partnerships and partnership-like entities, particularly those that closely resemble traditional domestic limited partnerships, Sirius may offer new arguments in a debate that many assumed was moving decisively in favor of the IRS.
—Virginia La Torre Jeker, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In 2023, the councilmember decisively beat back a recall attempt funded by Santa Ana’s police union and apartment owners who didn’t like her unabashedly progressive views in a city where centrist Democrats have dominated politics for decades and lefty ones were long ostracized.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Deschamps, who was bidding to become the second manager to win the World Cup twice — after Italian Vittorio Pozzo in 1934 and 1938 — acted decisively by making a first-half double substitution in which Randal Kolo Muani and Marcus Thuram replaced Ousmane Dembele and Olivier Giroud.
—Will Jeanes, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Hospitals now conduct nearly half a million post-claim inpatient reviews per year for a single large insurer that often denies claims using their own versions of AI — each one a small battle in a war neither side can win decisively, because the other side adapts.
—Darshak Sanghavi, STAT, 3 June 2026
Several Chinese fashion and apparel companies are already moving decisively into the latter category.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 31 May 2026
Scott Jensen, Republicans’ nominee for governor in 2022, vied for the auditor endorsement but lost decisively on the first ballot.
—Jay Gabler, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
So act decisively and start taking photos.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisively
Adverb
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The whole episode is a reminder to product designers everywhere that users can be extremely sensitive to the seemingly smallest changes — and Spotify clearly had not anticipated that a teeny-tiny disco ball drop would prove to be unpopular.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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In the video, which has been viewed by NBC News, the car can be seen clearly coming to a stop.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
Adverb
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The governor positively swoons over all these residents.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Police said O'Flaherty was positively identified as the suspect responsible for the Wheeler Road break-in and was arrested by the Mashpee Police Department.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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Symptoms overlap heavily with anxiety, depression and thyroid disorders, and there is no blood test that definitively confirms perimenopause, making clinical identification difficult even when women raise it themselves.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
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Despite its sober premise, the curatorial approach of A Kind of Paradise strikes a definitively hopeful tone.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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The team is still conducting experiments to conclusively identify the green material, but the fragments strongly resemble malachite.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
1 June 2026
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Its cause was never conclusively established.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
Adverb
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The price tag is certainly higher than most sandals on this list, but the handmade construction and all-day comfort help justify the investment.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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That’s certainly true, in the sense that entanglements among ancient, telepathic beings play out on a time scale us humans struggle to comprehend.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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Minneapolis in 2026 feels like an ideal launching pad for this musical, as its focus upon nurturing community and welcoming new immigrants will surely resonate with local audiences.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Bigger assignments surely await him.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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However, the biggest surprise of the evening was undoubtedly Tyler Hubbard emerging as a special guest and then, after just a few songs, bringing out Brian Kelley for a Florida Georgia Line reunion.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Allowing Paramount to rescue Warner would undoubtedly benefit the local entertainment industry.—
Alexander Ciccone,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Adverb
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Such an exercise must begin with what likely would be gone, namely Tyler Herro, Kel’el Ware and any tangible draft reinforcement until at least 2033, considering the draft capital that assuredly would be insisted upon by the Bucks.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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The answer, most assuredly, is yes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Decisively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisively. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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