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verb

present participle of decide
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Recent Examples of deciding
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
This summer is likely to be a key point in deciding his future — the two-year mark is usually when clubs either renew a contract or move on a player to maximise possible earnings. Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024 Be sure to consider this factor when deciding whether or not to convert all or part of a traditional IRA. Bob Carlson, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 This could be as simple as burning a letter or keeping a small personal memento of the relationship and then deciding to release it. Mark Travers, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024 First-time visitors to Montana may feel overwhelmed by the experience of visiting a cold weather destination for vacation and need help deciding what activities are right for them, especially when traveling with children. Sierra Redmond, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024 Illinois could also give local elections officials the responsibility for deciding whether candidates’ petitions met legal thresholds, instead of a process based on challenges filed by political rivals. Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024 If the shutdown persists, courts will limit operations to mission-critical activities, but essential judicial functions, including hearing and deciding civil and criminal cases, will continue as usual. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 For instance, when deciding on family holiday plans, instead of simply voting on the destination, work together to consider the pros and cons of each option, keeping in mind both partners’ preferences. Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024 Pockets of Wall Street are still deciding how to value Tesla’s grandiose robotics visions. Pia Singh, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deciding
Adjective
  • On the decisive sequence, Cates barely won a race to the puck at the red line, chipped it in the air, batted it forward with his glove and then lifted a backhander past Bobrovsky with two Panthers bearing down on him from behind.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Protecting the Future The rise of Red Note demands action—not panic, but thoughtful, decisive measures to safeguard people and democratic principles.
    Jason Snyder, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Many retailers, brands and vendors are now choosing Copen as a supplier because of our exceptional work in preparing documentation tailored to the specific needs of each brand, covering multiple regions.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But in their case, the primates use the forest as a pharmacy, seemingly picking and choosing leaves and woods with healing properties.
    Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto, emailed to Shoemate, has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • While investigators are still determining Livelsberger's motives for detonating the explosives outside the hotel, his alleged manifesto has provided some clues.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.
    Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The trailer for With Love, Meghan was released two weeks ahead of the show's premiere and features the Duchess performing a number of activities from tending to a beehive to arranging flowers at a shop and hosting a mix of friends and celebrity guests.
    Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The Vikings, settling in the late eighth century, found the islands covered in prehistoric sites.
    Peter Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The evacuation comes on the heels of Affleck settling his divorce from Jennifer Lopez on Monday.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Cornell research found cycle thresholds, or Ct levels, higher than 35 in the sample, which indicates low viral levels; typically, experts look for levels under 20 as conclusive evidence that the virus is circulating.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • No conclusive proof that Musk is Dittmann appears to have emerged.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Essentially, opting for something water-based, yet rich in weightless hydrators is best.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The quarterback led the team with 2,881 passing yards in 2024 before opting to leave for another Big Ten program.
    Bennett Conlin, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • In judging Anarumo’s performance, there was enhanced frustration from the standard falling short in those games in which the Bengals were supposed to be built for success.
    Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The judging panel, which included Iker Casillas, Francesco Totti and, erm, Ian Rush, dished out awards to Vinicius Jr (men’s player of the year), Aitana Bonmati (women’s player of the year) and, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo (best Middle East player).
    Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025

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“Deciding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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