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
Democratic officials seized on that context to attack the decision.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But the newspaper also reported that OpenAI gave the Walt Disney Company almost zero warning of its decision, even though Disney had planned a $1 billion investment into OpenAI and a licensing deal that would have allowed Sora users to generate images using Disney characters and IP.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Operation Aspides, the military operation tasked with responding to the Houthi threats in the Red Sea, had already been extended the extra year via a council decision in February.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
In a statement to the Daily News, Dunphy’s attorney, Justin Kelton, said her team was grateful for the decision.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But the newspaper also reported that OpenAI gave the Walt Disney Company almost zero warning of its decision, even though Disney had planned a $1 billion investment into OpenAI and a licensing deal that would have allowed Sora users to generate images using Disney characters and IP.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Operation Aspides, the military operation tasked with responding to the Houthi threats in the Red Sea, had already been extended the extra year via a council decision in February.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
In a statement to the Daily News, Dunphy’s attorney, Justin Kelton, said her team was grateful for the decision.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ask your server for their opinion on the natural wines, or go for a low-key aperitivo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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That work was on display this week as Thomas Jefferson High School junior Bella Smith helped younger students hunt for Easter eggs – a simple moment that mirrors her own determination.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Later on Wednesday, the jury came back and agreed on the verdict.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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These verdicts are consequential for the damages awarded and what the evidence reveals about intent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, and the head of Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, have been models of clarity, calm, and decisiveness.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Beyond his onstage excellence, Grady runs our props department with remarkable effectiveness and decisiveness.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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In forensic anthropology, this conclusion typically follows analysis of bone condition, degradation and other physical markers that help specialists estimate how long remains have been interred or stored.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Again, there were hints in the data but no definitive conclusions.—
Mariangela Lisanti,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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Freshman pitcher Raquel Pineda impressed in the circle, the defense produced several sparkling plays and the Mariners showed their resolve to edge Cypress 2-1 at Pacifica High.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
27 Mar. 2026
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John Castle’s journey, full of one existential calamity after another, would challenge any human’s resolve.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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