as in opinions
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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Recent Examples of decisions
This information helps policymakers, educators, and community leaders make informed decisions about educational interventions and resource allocation.
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Sarah Scott, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
In the Dolphins’ case, those player procurement decisions fall on the feet of general manager Chris Grier and (on the offensive side), Mike McDaniel.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
The firm offers full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces and also tackles renovations and new construction, helping clients handle myriad decisions and serving as liaisons to architects, contractors, and builders.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
So go ahead and blame Grier and to an extent, McDaniel for not making enough prudent personnel decisions to be anything better than the sixth to 10th team in the AFC.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Midfielders There are several key decisions to make in midfield this summer.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
In the comments section, the majority of people agreed that the bride ultimately gets to make the decisions for her own wedding and should not feel pushed to cut her friend as maid of honor.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
On the most recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Pompeo to weigh in on some of Meredith Grey’s most questionable decisions on ABC’s long-running medical drama, including sleeping with friend and colleague George O’Malley (Knight).
—John Russell, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Or make good decisions with the puck.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Sarah Scott, Parents, 19 Mar. 2025
In the Dolphins’ case, those player procurement decisions fall on the feet of general manager Chris Grier and (on the offensive side), Mike McDaniel.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
The firm offers full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces and also tackles renovations and new construction, helping clients handle myriad decisions and serving as liaisons to architects, contractors, and builders.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2025
So go ahead and blame Grier and to an extent, McDaniel for not making enough prudent personnel decisions to be anything better than the sixth to 10th team in the AFC.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Midfielders There are several key decisions to make in midfield this summer.
—Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
In the comments section, the majority of people agreed that the bride ultimately gets to make the decisions for her own wedding and should not feel pushed to cut her friend as maid of honor.
—Erin Clack, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
On the most recent episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Pompeo to weigh in on some of Meredith Grey’s most questionable decisions on ABC’s long-running medical drama, including sleeping with friend and colleague George O’Malley (Knight).
—John Russell, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Or make good decisions with the puck.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decisions
Noun
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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Commentary and opinions Trimming the fat from the federal budget shouldn’t hurt the most vulnerable this much, writes columnist LZ Granderson.—
Hunter Clauss,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ability to draw statistical conclusions and use predictive analytics to reduce hazards with fewer resources is made possible by them.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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The Department of Justice conducted its own independent investigation and reached the same fundamental conclusions.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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What Happens Next The court will now prepare to deliver its verdicts.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
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What's New The trial of eight individuals accused of assisting the Islamic extremist who murdered French history teacher Samuel Paty is nearing its conclusion, with verdicts set to be delivered on Friday, more than four years after the killing.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Administrative law judges would have 180 days after petitions are filed to make final determinations.—
Ron Hurtibise,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, a maximum of three artists are allowed to be selected and determinations are made by a private vote.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Decisions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decisions. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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