as in decisive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the project's prohibitive cost was the deciding factor in its cancellation
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1
as in choosing
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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2
as in determining
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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3
as in arranging
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 settling
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 deriving
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 deciding
Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.
—Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Several people said the job fell to Tillis to convince enough Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the bill so no one person had to be the final deciding vote.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2022
Playoff baseball is never easy. Shelby County knows that all too well following a highly-competitive deciding game against a fresh-faced St. Paul’s squad with rally blood pumping through its veins.
—Evan Dudley, al, 23 Apr. 2022
The jurors in the Rittenhouse trial were overwhelmingly White not only in the original pool of 179 prospects but also in the final deciding panel of 12, where there was only one person of color.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 23 Nov. 2021
Houck would be an obvious candidate to start again if the Sox are able to push this series to a fifth and deciding game.
—BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021
State capitalized on struggling Vanderbilt pitching in a 13-2 victory Tuesday night that forced a deciding third game in the College World Series finals.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 30 June 2021
Houston Harding and Preston Johnson combined on a four-hitter and MSU capitalized on struggling Vanderbilt pitching in a 13-2 victory Tuesday night that forced a deciding third game in the College World Series finals.
—Eric Olson, ajc, 30 June 2021
Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Four plays later, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored on a 1-yard touchdown run for the deciding play in a 21-16 Colts victory.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
In Denton, Core Scientific spent nearly three years developing datacenters to mine crypto before deciding to make the switch.
—Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
There was zero time wasted on deciding where the puck should go; every pass was instantaneous and laser-accurate and threaded the needle through the slot perfectly.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Long gone are the days of only discovering the existence of cyber threats and deciding what to name each of them.
—Vytautas Kaziukonis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
When deciding what to wear, Kayla prefers a cute but functional ensemble.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
In 1991, this driver literally flipped a coin, deciding between an M3 and a 911 Carrera 2 (964), deciding on the latter, with later regrets for never having lived with BMW’s brilliant M3 when new.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Travis weeks earlier cited as the deciding and unprecedented factor.
—Chris Vannini, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
As a result of the split, Sheboygan city residents play no deciding role in either of the two districts, which both lean heavily Republican.
—Journal Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2024
Several people said the job fell to Tillis to convince enough Republican colleagues to vote in favor of the bill so no one person had to be the final deciding vote.
—Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2022
Playoff baseball is never easy. Shelby County knows that all too well following a highly-competitive deciding game against a fresh-faced St. Paul’s squad with rally blood pumping through its veins.
—Evan Dudley, al, 23 Apr. 2022
The jurors in the Rittenhouse trial were overwhelmingly White not only in the original pool of 179 prospects but also in the final deciding panel of 12, where there was only one person of color.
—Omar Jimenez, CNN, 23 Nov. 2021
Houck would be an obvious candidate to start again if the Sox are able to push this series to a fifth and deciding game.
—BostonGlobe.com, 9 Oct. 2021
State capitalized on struggling Vanderbilt pitching in a 13-2 victory Tuesday night that forced a deciding third game in the College World Series finals.
—Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 30 June 2021
Houston Harding and Preston Johnson combined on a four-hitter and MSU capitalized on struggling Vanderbilt pitching in a 13-2 victory Tuesday night that forced a deciding third game in the College World Series finals.
—Eric Olson, ajc, 30 June 2021
Verb
Before deciding to play this game, ensure that your company is not only prepared to compete but is also equipped to be a valuable player in the investor’s portfolio.
—Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Officials are still deciding on the next steps, starting with a more inclusive process.
—Travis Loller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Four plays later, Colts running back Jonathan Taylor scored on a 1-yard touchdown run for the deciding play in a 21-16 Colts victory.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
In Denton, Core Scientific spent nearly three years developing datacenters to mine crypto before deciding to make the switch.
—Sarah Emerson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
There was zero time wasted on deciding where the puck should go; every pass was instantaneous and laser-accurate and threaded the needle through the slot perfectly.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Long gone are the days of only discovering the existence of cyber threats and deciding what to name each of them.
—Vytautas Kaziukonis, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
When deciding what to wear, Kayla prefers a cute but functional ensemble.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
In 1991, this driver literally flipped a coin, deciding between an M3 and a 911 Carrera 2 (964), deciding on the latter, with later regrets for never having lived with BMW’s brilliant M3 when new.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 29 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciding
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This compares with other forecasts for about 4%, in a decisive break with a longtime practice of capping it at 3% in the past.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Asia, 13 Dec. 2024
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While such estimates are not definitive, the campaign doubtlessly inflicted a significant, if not decisive, blow against Hezbollah’s strategic arsenal.Paul Iddon, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dragonfly is scheduled to arrive in 2034, choosing a new location to land every Titan day (equivalent to 16 Earth days) to take samples of the giant moon’s prebiotic chemistry.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Chicago’s best wine clubs Wine is an obvious gift for any wine lover, but choosing the right bottle can be daunting, especially if your recipient is a seasoned connoisseur.Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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There is no formula, scoring system or checklist in determining the news value of a life.Richard Goldstein, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Thousands of brilliant titles get released every year and determining the standouts is inherently subjective.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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Fundamentally, data modeling involves arranging data in a structured way to improve accessibility and use for a range of applications and analyses.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Everyday materials and equipment easily found at home or from the grocery store or local specialty shops will be used to demystify the age old art of flower arranging.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Quarterback woes were a big part of those struggles, as Michigan started three quarterbacks before settling on senior Davis Warren.Bruce Feldman, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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And then this one picks up with my honeymoon [in the Maldives] and what goes awry with that, and settling into married life, and parents getting older.Them, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Atomic Energy Commission's investigation was not conclusive.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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No data is conclusive as to what form of garlic might be best for colds.Nancy LeBrun, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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This means more people of color are earning a higher education, but few are opting to become teachers.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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There is also another cohort of people opting to hit the high seas forever, with several companies starting endless residential cruises.Alex Ledsom, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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In relation to her recent appointment to the five-person judging panel of the Booker Prize, Parker explained how her love of books started with her mother, who made sure that her eight children always left home with a book.Martin Dale, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But, these stories can easily fall into the trap of judging the past by the present standard.Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Deciding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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