1
as in chooses
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they decided to go out for pizza after the movie was over
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2
as in determines
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the judge decided that the defendant was not liable for damages
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3
as in arranges
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
we waited for our captors to decide our fate
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4
as in settles
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
the huge sum that they were offering decided the matter: we would sell the house
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as in derives
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
the commanding officer decided that the soldier was indeed telling the truth
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Recent Examples of decides
Because Gateway cousin track New Hampshire kicks off the next round, and another cousin track, Phoenix, decides the championship.
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Dexter decides to gather all the files on him and other killers to take with him.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Those implications are front of mind for South Korea – with Google standing to potentially gain a lot if the government decides in their favor in October.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
His nemesis, who impulsively decides to run against him, is the town’s sheriff, Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who is skeptical of masking.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
With English Subtitles William Defoe excels as the manager of a luxury hotel who decides to sabotage the plans of the Argentine developer who has acquired it.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Securing your Wi-Fi closes those doors before someone decides to try them.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Just before the film's climax, the girls ultimately get their wish, as Eric reconsiders his ties to Anna and her family and decides to break off the engagement.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In other words, when a user decides to use GPT-5 and meanders into bringing up a mental health topic or concern, the question is how the interactivity and responses will potentially differ from the prior versions, such as the answers given by ChatGPT and GPT-4.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Dexter decides to gather all the files on him and other killers to take with him.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Those implications are front of mind for South Korea – with Google standing to potentially gain a lot if the government decides in their favor in October.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
His nemesis, who impulsively decides to run against him, is the town’s sheriff, Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), who is skeptical of masking.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2025
With English Subtitles William Defoe excels as the manager of a luxury hotel who decides to sabotage the plans of the Argentine developer who has acquired it.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Securing your Wi-Fi closes those doors before someone decides to try them.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
Just before the film's climax, the girls ultimately get their wish, as Eric reconsiders his ties to Anna and her family and decides to break off the engagement.
—EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
In other words, when a user decides to use GPT-5 and meanders into bringing up a mental health topic or concern, the question is how the interactivity and responses will potentially differ from the prior versions, such as the answers given by ChatGPT and GPT-4.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decides
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This guides both the fashion influences the company chooses to follow, as well as the creation of functional, emotionally durable garments.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Paper’s connection to The Office comes first from behind the cameras, as the documentary crew that chronicled Michael Scott, Pam Beesly et al chooses the Truth-Teller as its next subject.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the next breakthrough enters the doctor’s office—whether AI, gene therapy, or an unimagined technology—trust will remain the essential ingredient that determines whether medicine heals not just illness, but healthcare itself.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Gary Vee identified this shift as the transition from social media to interest media, but most entrepreneurs and brands are still operating as if follower count determines reach.—
Ivana Johnston,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The Chronological Border arranges the beds in chronological order from the 16th to the 20th century.—
Jeanine Barone,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Latest section, on the other hand, arranges posts and reels in chronological order, with the most recent ones appearing first.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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When the smoke settles (quite literally) and people return, their bodies suffer the consequences, and our hospitals have the evidence.—
Lahari Vuppaladhadiam,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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That settles into a spicy suede with cardamom and benzoin, before warming into tonka bean, amber, and musk.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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There are innumerable factors that shape where and how someone derives happiness.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Zurzuvae is a synthetic form of allopregnanolone, a naturally occurring neurosteroid that derives from the hormone progesterone.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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First, consider the impact that awareness of how AI works can have on how someone opts to make use of AI.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hinkle opts for flat twists, halo braids, and two-strand twists to minimize manipulation and keep the scalp accessible for moisturizing.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Sep. 2025
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The 90/10 skew is designed to reflect what Morningstar considers the modern asset universe, which is one where opportunities are expanding in the private markets and companies such as OpenAI and Stripe are able to stay private for longer.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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As this year’s host of MTV’s VMAs, the legendary musician and actor understands the importance of setting the atmosphere for one of music’s most illustrious nights.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Which is something Adamik understands very well.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Decides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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