ruled (on)

verb

Definition of ruled (on)next
past tense of rule (on)
as in decided
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) the coach ruled on the question of whether an off-campus bar fight ought to disqualify someone from the team

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruled (on)
  1. decided
  2. determined
  3. settled
  4. judged
Verb
  • The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Now, fans have the chance to get closer to the man himself, as Mescal has decided to sell some of his personal belongings for charity.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of decided
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  • But the Ukrainian marine corps is determined to prove the Russian commanders wrong.
    David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Here are maps showing some of Southern and Central California’s most populated areas within a tsunami hazard zone, as determined by the California Geological Survey.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of determined
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  • Court records show dozens of the lawsuits against Astroworld organizers have since been settled, and Buzbee took to social media in 2022 to announce the settlement by one of his clients, the family of 21-year-old Axel Acosta Avila, who died in the crowd surge.
    Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Watson personally settled with 23 accusers.
    Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of settled
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  • Books are, despite the common adage, often intended to be judged by their covers.
    Tajja Isen, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The finale was judged by an esteemed panel of cultural and industry leaders, including Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings of Earn Your Leisure and Bridget Sponsky of Ally Financial.
    Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of judged
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