1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Recent Examples of decision
Neither district court decision is binding on other courts or in other cases, and the issue may ultimately need to be settled by the Colorado Supreme Court, Bryan said.
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Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Israeli officials did not immediately comment on the State Department's decision.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Another tool, Smart Sync, works similarly, except Dropbox makes the file and folder decisions based on your usage.
—Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Hoosiers are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in Indiana’s 2024 general election, and IndyStar will keep you updated here throughout the day.
Voters across the state will make key decisions in races from President of the United States down to local school boards.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
Israeli officials did not immediately comment on the State Department's decision.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
Another tool, Smart Sync, works similarly, except Dropbox makes the file and folder decisions based on your usage.
—Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Hoosiers are heading to the polls today to cast their ballots in Indiana’s 2024 general election, and IndyStar will keep you updated here throughout the day.
Voters across the state will make key decisions in races from President of the United States down to local school boards.
—Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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But, as usual, opponents are swimming against the tide of public opinion.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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John Mulaney’s focus is on his life, his history, and his most mundane opinions.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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This guide will break down the car accident laws every driver should know, from fault determination to insurance requirements, legal liabilities, and what to do following an accident.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Few modern artists do so much to persuade us that creative endeavor is a struggle—an anxious wrestling with the stubborn materials to hand, and a determination to plow on.Anthony Lane, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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If the water valve cover was an embarrassing blunder for the organizers, Max Verstappen’s verdict on the event cut arguably even deeper.Dan Cancian, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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After deliberating Friday and Monday morning, the jury returned a verdict that included actual and exemplary damages, and attorney fees, Tuck said.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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However, this conclusion is not universally accepted.Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the conclusion of the Kansas City Chiefs and Las Vegas Raiders Black Friday Football game on Amazon Prime Video, Snoop will take the stage at 7 p.m. ET.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Nov. 2024
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Not every player has the resolve to take on such odds, not even the most talented of players.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Joy is our ability to focus our mind and heart on those things that bring us purpose and the resolve to overcome the obstacles that otherwise would hold us down.Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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