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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as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Recent Examples of decision
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the decision on whether or not to grant the extension had a deadline of Monday, Nov. 4 at 5 p.m. ET.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But tomorrow, women will be a part of making this decision.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Help your customers make strategic and tactical decisions to maximize their growth and yours.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Game 1 peaked with 17.8 million viewers at around the same time Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the quizzical decision to send in long-dormant starter Nestor Cortes to face Shohei Ohtani with one out in the bottom of the 10th.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
But tomorrow, women will be a part of making this decision.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Help your customers make strategic and tactical decisions to maximize their growth and yours.
—Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Game 1 peaked with 17.8 million viewers at around the same time Yankees manager Aaron Boone made the quizzical decision to send in long-dormant starter Nestor Cortes to face Shohei Ohtani with one out in the bottom of the 10th.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 26 Oct. 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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In 2022, the Electoral Count Reform Act, passed with bipartisan support, strengthened the original act by creating a system of judicial oversight, in which courts have the final say on the lawful counting of votes and determination of a slate of electors.Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
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Pursue your goals with passion and determination like a mountain lion stalking a household pet.Viktoria Shulevich, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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Gutierrez’s ruling was stunning since judges rarely grant judgments as a matter law following a jury’s verdict.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The verdict came as a disappointment to Woodland, who maintains his innocence and had hoped for leniency.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the conclusion of higher margin grants associated with the development of SGX943 and CiVax™.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The conclusion of the poll is that many Americans think celebrities should stay out of politics, YouGov said — an idea in line with assertions made by the New York Times’ Peter Baker.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Once the symptoms of chickenpox resolve, the virus stays in your body in a latent state—meaning the virus is alive but does not cause symptoms.Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
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The official media outlet said leader Kim Jong Un observed the launch, describing it as an expression of North Korea's resolve to respond to external threats to North Korea's security.HYUNG-JIN KIM AND KIM TONG-HYUNG THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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