1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Recent Examples of decision
One day without inconsiderate people making everyone miserable and making others regret their decision to keep the peace.
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Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The police whistle acts not unlike the feather from Forrest Gump: A recurring sign that pushes Dylan along toward his eventual decision to shake up the formula and trade folk for rock ‘n’ roll.
—Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Gaines later held a ceremony with Stone Ridge Christian to celebrate their decision to forfeit.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
They are scheduled to make a statement on the special prosecutor's decision on Tuesday, Dec. 24, their attorney Gloria Allred said in a release shared with PEOPLE.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Brenda Looper, arkansasonline.com, 25 Dec. 2024
The police whistle acts not unlike the feather from Forrest Gump: A recurring sign that pushes Dylan along toward his eventual decision to shake up the formula and trade folk for rock ‘n’ roll.
—Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
Gaines later held a ceremony with Stone Ridge Christian to celebrate their decision to forfeit.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
They are scheduled to make a statement on the special prosecutor's decision on Tuesday, Dec. 24, their attorney Gloria Allred said in a release shared with PEOPLE.
—Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations with which the author is affiliated.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Three other pathologists agreed, but the Boulder Police are relying instead on this man's opinion.Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the tribunal was not counting on the determination of Kaechele, who swiftly appealed its decision in the supreme court.Elizabeth Fortescue, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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The jury returned a guilty verdict, and later a sentence of death.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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After the three-year-long legal battle against Lanez came to an end in 2023, Megan Thee Stallion wrote an op-ed in Elle detailing her thoughts on his guilty verdict.Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 18 Dec. 2024
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The core antitrust claims of the lawsuit are yet to be resolved and aim for a conclusion before the 2026 racing season.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Mangione's case in Pennsylvania will be kept active; at the conclusion of his trial in New York, prosecutors would determine how to proceed, Blair County District Attorney Peter Weeks said on Thursday.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The coming year will test our resolve, but with bold action, 2025 could mark a pivotal turning point in turning these ideas into tangible impact.Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The consequences of their resolve, exercised under duress, become visible.Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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