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as in chooses
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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as in determines
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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as in arranges
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 settles
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 derives
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 decides
In it, a woman (Alanah Pearce) comes across a UFO and decides to hop on board, allowing for some creepy and creative imagery.
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William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
However, the winner of the Power of Veto ultimately decides who is evicted.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues inside southern Lebanon as Israel decides how to retaliate against Hezbollah ally Iran for its missile attack on Tuesday.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Of course, like any great horror protagonist, James decides to leap head first into the mystery despite common-sense reservations.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
But there is one Gata tribe member who decides not to partake in the feast at all.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The case is on hold while an appellate court decides on the defendants' motion to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on allegations of misconduct and conflict of interest.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Yet once an administration decides all undocumented immigrants should be deported, the priority on criminals will fade.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
William Earl, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
However, the winner of the Power of Veto ultimately decides who is evicted.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 4 Oct. 2024
Fighting between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants continues inside southern Lebanon as Israel decides how to retaliate against Hezbollah ally Iran for its missile attack on Tuesday.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Of course, like any great horror protagonist, James decides to leap head first into the mystery despite common-sense reservations.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
But there is one Gata tribe member who decides not to partake in the feast at all.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024
The case is on hold while an appellate court decides on the defendants' motion to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on allegations of misconduct and conflict of interest.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
Yet once an administration decides all undocumented immigrants should be deported, the priority on criminals will fade.
—Stuart Anderson, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decides
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This week, Joan chooses her final four — and sends one favorite home early.Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
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While Tomlin chooses to be coy about the decision, here are two reasons why a quarterback change from Fields to Wilson presents boom-or-bust potential for the Steelers’ offense this season.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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The League’s Committee of Theatre Owners determines the specific plans for the light dimming tributes.Greg Evans, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Academy’s Writers Branch committee determines which films qualify for each category, independent of WGA rulings.Clayton Davis, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Expansion Draft Once the league settles on expansion teams and ownership groups, the next step will be to hold an expansion draft.Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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His attention settles here before hopping there, like a pigeon in Trafalgar Square alighting on a statue’s arm before fluttering up to its head.Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2024
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The skills required to successfully run a social media company that derives most of its revenues from advertising have essentially no overlap with those needed to run a car company, and certainly nothing in common with those needed to run a company that builds and launches rockets.Gautam Mukunda, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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The similarity derives from China importing Orlan-M suits around 2000 as part of its Shenzhou crewed orbital program.David Szondy, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2024
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If Tehran opts not to retaliate, though, Iran will look weak and appear to be retreating from Israel.Dan De Luce, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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This would be the most likely outcome if Congress opts to suspend the federal gas tax.Erich Muehlegger, The Conversation, 23 June 2022
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With 99% of counties nationwide affected by flooding since 1996, FEMA considers floods the most common and costly natural disasters in the country.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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The process begins with that concept stage when Dahlgren said the line reviews what worked well on previous ships and considers the broader state of the industry.Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024
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The owner does super crazy viral marketing activations and really understands his community.Zoya Hasan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Each member understands not only their own role but how their work contributes to the larger mission.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Just remember, whatever one person thinks, roughly half the nation thinks otherwise.Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
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Jupiter thinks this is the perfect moment to establish a friendly acquaintanceship with Chiron.Jennifer Culp, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Decides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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