as in decisive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the project's prohibitive cost was the deciding factor in its cancellation
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1
as in choosing
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 determining
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 arranging
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
we waited for our captors to decide our fate
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as in settling
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 deriving
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 deciding
Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.
—Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Several people said the job fell to Tillis to convince enough Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the bill so no one person had to be the final deciding vote.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2022
Playoff baseball is never easy. Shelby County knows that all too well following a highly-competitive deciding game against a fresh-faced St. Paul’s squad with rally blood pumping through its veins.
—Evan Dudley, al, 23 Apr. 2022
The jurors in the Rittenhouse trial were overwhelmingly White not only in the original pool of 179 prospects but also in the final deciding panel of 12, where there was only one person of color.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 23 Nov. 2021
Houck would be an obvious candidate to start again if the Sox are able to push this series to a fifth and deciding game.
—BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021
State capitalized on struggling Vanderbilt pitching in a 13-2 victory Tuesday night that forced a deciding third game in the College World Series finals.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 30 June 2021
Houston Harding and Preston Johnson combined on a four-hitter and MSU capitalized on struggling Vanderbilt pitching in a 13-2 victory Tuesday night that forced a deciding third game in the College World Series finals.
—Eric Olson, ajc, 30 June 2021
Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Be sure to consider this factor when deciding whether or not to convert all or part of a traditional IRA.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
First-time visitors to Montana may feel overwhelmed by the experience of visiting a cold weather destination for vacation and need help deciding what activities are right for them, especially when traveling with children.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Illinois could also give local elections officials the responsibility for deciding whether candidates’ petitions met legal thresholds, instead of a process based on challenges filed by political rivals.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
If the shutdown persists, courts will limit operations to mission-critical activities, but essential judicial functions, including hearing and deciding civil and criminal cases, will continue as usual.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
For instance, when deciding on family holiday plans, instead of simply voting on the destination, work together to consider the pros and cons of each option, keeping in mind both partners’ preferences.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Pockets of Wall Street are still deciding how to value Tesla’s grandiose robotics visions.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Travis weeks earlier cited as the deciding and unprecedented factor.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.
—Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Several people said the job fell to Tillis to convince enough Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the bill so no one person had to be the final deciding vote.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2022
Playoff baseball is never easy. Shelby County knows that all too well following a highly-competitive deciding game against a fresh-faced St. Paul’s squad with rally blood pumping through its veins.
—Evan Dudley, al, 23 Apr. 2022
The jurors in the Rittenhouse trial were overwhelmingly White not only in the original pool of 179 prospects but also in the final deciding panel of 12, where there was only one person of color.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 23 Nov. 2021
Houck would be an obvious candidate to start again if the Sox are able to push this series to a fifth and deciding game.
—BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021
State capitalized on struggling Vanderbilt pitching in a 13-2 victory Tuesday night that forced a deciding third game in the College World Series finals.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 30 June 2021
Houston Harding and Preston Johnson combined on a four-hitter and MSU capitalized on struggling Vanderbilt pitching in a 13-2 victory Tuesday night that forced a deciding third game in the College World Series finals.
—Eric Olson, ajc, 30 June 2021
Verb
This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings.
—Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Be sure to consider this factor when deciding whether or not to convert all or part of a traditional IRA.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
First-time visitors to Montana may feel overwhelmed by the experience of visiting a cold weather destination for vacation and need help deciding what activities are right for them, especially when traveling with children.
—Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Illinois could also give local elections officials the responsibility for deciding whether candidates’ petitions met legal thresholds, instead of a process based on challenges filed by political rivals.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
If the shutdown persists, courts will limit operations to mission-critical activities, but essential judicial functions, including hearing and deciding civil and criminal cases, will continue as usual.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
For instance, when deciding on family holiday plans, instead of simply voting on the destination, work together to consider the pros and cons of each option, keeping in mind both partners’ preferences.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Pockets of Wall Street are still deciding how to value Tesla’s grandiose robotics visions.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciding
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Republicans have been blessed with the White House and both chambers in Congress — and Donald Trump’s decisive victory has given them a mandate.John Tillman, National Review, 27 Dec. 2024
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The decisive goal against Tottenham was almost perfectly ‘Forest’.Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Many women are choosing to start a business later in life because the timing is right for them.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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For some buyers, especially those looking to get behind the wheel of a costly full-size pickup truck or luxury car, choosing a low-interest rate instead of a modest cash rebate can be the better deal.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The difficulty from Liverpool’s side, perhaps, will be determining his value and how much to invest in a player now considered to be in his prime.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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In Chinese culture, people use the Gregorian calendar for civil purposes, but the Chinese calendar remains important for agricultural production and determining certain holidays, so what better way to ring in the New Year?Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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MacHale tried to assist by arranging a team-building trip, but the gesture ultimately backfired on him terribly.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The team is in the process of arranging global premieres in New York and Brussels.Max Goldbart, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
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Heard appealed, but the two ended up settling the case later that year.Denise Petski, Deadline, 23 Dec. 2024
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After taking in Yuletide cheer, consider settling at the historic Hotel Bethlehem, which offers a cozy holiday experience.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amnesty International just published conclusive evidence that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and continues to do so.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Atomic Energy Commission's investigation was not conclusive.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Essentially, opting for something water-based, yet rich in weightless hydrators is best.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
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The quarterback led the team with 2,881 passing yards in 2024 before opting to leave for another Big Ten program.Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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Macdonald kept possessions like that in mind when judging Smith’s performance.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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The most effective well-being strategy, which also improves the bottom line, is building trust, showing care, being respectful, not judging, acknowledging, listening to understand, setting clear expectations and holding people accountable.Forbes, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Deciding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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