RULING (ON) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

ruling (on)

verb

Definition of ruling (on)

present participle of rule (on)

as in deciding

to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) the coach ruled on the question of whether an off-campus bar fight ought to disqualify someone from the team

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As a retired fighter, Taylor faces the daunting task of deciding what comes next.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Right to Work laws consistently rank as one of the most important factors business leaders consider when deciding which state to relocate to or expand in, creating new jobs.

— Mark Mix, Sun Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of deciding

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Additionally, potential buyers should consider the likely lifespan of the car when determining the length of their loan, Yoon said.

— Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
That means determining how robots are transported, controlled, tasked, and integrated with soldiers and existing command structures.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of determining

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Brighton could progress the ball into Chelsea’s third and then settle into possession, becoming comfortable enough to maintain it, with the Chelsea players settling into a block.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Average daily volume across US prediction markets reached nearly $2 billion in July, settling everything from Fed decisions to World Cup outcomes to Congressional votes.

— Semafor Events, semafor.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of settling

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The journalist took to the comment section of the social media post announcing her return to CBS Mornings and asked for a chance before judging.

— Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2026
As those connected with Newcastle have discovered, judging windows in their immediate aftermath can be imprecise, as perceptions are a moveable feast.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

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