as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a decided hint of perfume on her skin
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in opted
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they decided to go out for pizza after the movie was over
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in determined
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the judge decided that the defendant was not liable for damages
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in arranged
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
we waited for our captors to decide our fate
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in settled
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
the huge sum that they were offering decided the matter: we would sell the house
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in derived
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
the commanding officer decided that the soldier was indeed telling the truth
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of decided
Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Social media reaction is mixed, albeit with a decided tilt toward outrage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
They’re confined to a pre-decided go-zone.
—Hannah Fry, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2018
One Westbrook strength is a decided Clippers weakness: availability.
—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2023
Once the Ravens opted to rest several key players last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati and the hosts took an early lead, the game’s outcome became more or less decided.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2023
If a young chimpanzee be tickled—and the armpits are particularly sensitive to tickling, as in the case of our children—a more decided chuckling or laughing sound is uttered, though the laughter is sometimes noiseless.
—Kat McGowan, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2012
In a battle royale shooter, for instance, a small group of players communicating outside the game could stay together and gain a decided firepower advantage against their single opponents.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2022
Plans for improving transportation and student safety, in particular, are more or less decided.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022
Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Last year, after opening her 17th dress, Ava decided to film an OOTD with her dad and share it on TikTok.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The starters essentially got a half-day, with the game all but decided midway through the second quarter.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors in the case have decided not to appeal the decision, marking the official end of the lengthy criminal case.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
But because there's no final agreement yet, Canada decided to go ahead and enact its DST in June, which led to a lot of criticism.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The Port Police crisis team responded, Cooper said, and eventually decided to send the passenger to the hospital for evaluation.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Second, the two major parties depended on regional voting blocs, so that a small number of swing states decided the outcomes.
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Households are broadly cutting their discretionary spending and making a decided turn toward the practical.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Social media reaction is mixed, albeit with a decided tilt toward outrage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
They’re confined to a pre-decided go-zone.
—Hannah Fry, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2018
One Westbrook strength is a decided Clippers weakness: availability.
—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 20 Feb. 2023
Once the Ravens opted to rest several key players last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati and the hosts took an early lead, the game’s outcome became more or less decided.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2023
If a young chimpanzee be tickled—and the armpits are particularly sensitive to tickling, as in the case of our children—a more decided chuckling or laughing sound is uttered, though the laughter is sometimes noiseless.
—Kat McGowan, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2012
In a battle royale shooter, for instance, a small group of players communicating outside the game could stay together and gain a decided firepower advantage against their single opponents.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 28 Nov. 2022
Plans for improving transportation and student safety, in particular, are more or less decided.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 22 June 2022
Verb
The show was an immediate hit and still was when Newhart decided to end its run in 1978.
—Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Last year, after opening her 17th dress, Ava decided to film an OOTD with her dad and share it on TikTok.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
The starters essentially got a half-day, with the game all but decided midway through the second quarter.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Prosecutors in the case have decided not to appeal the decision, marking the official end of the lengthy criminal case.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
But because there's no final agreement yet, Canada decided to go ahead and enact its DST in June, which led to a lot of criticism.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Chandler had been waiting to fight McGregor for two years and decided to go elsewhere for UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
The Port Police crisis team responded, Cooper said, and eventually decided to send the passenger to the hospital for evaluation.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
Second, the two major parties depended on regional voting blocs, so that a small number of swing states decided the outcomes.
—Bruce J. Schulman / Made By History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decided
Adjective
-
The crony character of protectionism becomes obvious when examining the labyrinthine incoherence of U.S. trade policy.—
David B. McGarry,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
-
Find the right dog kennel site This may seem obvious, but good site selection can mean the difference between a single workday and an entire holiday weekend.—
Patrick Brady,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Zara opted for a polished monochromatic look in one of this year’s trending colors, burgundy.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
26 Dec. 2024
-
But the reality was that choices were constrained, communication was sparse and most employees opted for the same plan year after year.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
The victims include 84 males, 85 females and 10 whose gender could not be determined, CNN reported.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
-
On the other hand, the Giants, who only a decade ago completed an astonishing run of three World Series championships in five seasons but have seen postseason play only twice since, will be determined to improve on their mediocre 80-82 record of last season.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Over three decades ago, the first hiking days were arranged at Blue Hills Reservation in 1992, a state park in Milton, Mass, as part of an initiative promoting healthy lifestyles.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Transfers can be arranged through the resort.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
To ensure that Charlotte’s harness was comfortable enough and would not cause irritation, the team tested multiple prototypes of the belt and settled on one that was light, adjustable, flexible and hugged the edges of his shell.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Dec. 2024
-
Flaherty was a Pittsburgh native with plans to translate his stature into dramatic roles but instead moved to Chicago, settled in and became a comedian, then left for Canada.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Its name was derived from Atlanta’s Native American branding, with bosses intending to create marketing symmetry between ‘the Chiefs’ and ‘the Braves’.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
-
Hailey gave birth to son Jack Blues in August, which explains choosing the peridot, a gem derived from the common mineral olivine, one of the few gemstones that occur in only a single color that is one of the birthstones for that month.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Fears of a possible constitutional crisis are on the rise following an apparent standoff between Donald Trump and a federal judge after the president was ordered to stop deportation flights traveling to El Salvador.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
-
The advanced lifting technique — which has become a favorite of specialist surgeons for its apparent longer lasting results — not only repositions the top layer of skin (known as an endoscopic facelift) but also the complex network of tissue and fibrous muscles below.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
On the contrary, if people feel judged, the situation could escalate and become even more tense.—
Julia Brandon,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
-
The charge relates to Chelsea’s protests to referee John Brooks after his decision to award Ipswich a 10th-minute penalty, with goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen judged to have tripped Liam Delap.—
Callum Davis,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Decided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decided. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share