1
as in to choose
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 to determine
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 to arrange
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
we waited for our captors to decide our fate
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4
as in to settle
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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5
as in to understand
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 decide
When that didn’t work, the founders decided to open up the platform for all sorts of videos.
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Virtue decided to address that issue at the root—pun intended—with its newest shampoo, and its matching Scalp Remedy Conditioner.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The courts have issued several orders that the Trump administration has ignored, and the courts must decide what to do about it.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Rudd agrees and, delighted by the experience, returns the favor for Samberg, who decides to don only a T-shirt for his portrait.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Virtue decided to address that issue at the root—pun intended—with its newest shampoo, and its matching Scalp Remedy Conditioner.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
The courts have issued several orders that the Trump administration has ignored, and the courts must decide what to do about it.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Rudd agrees and, delighted by the experience, returns the favor for Samberg, who decides to don only a T-shirt for his portrait.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decide
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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To learn more about fast internet, download and upload speeds, and for tips on choosing a speed without paying too much, check out our guide below.—
David Brinkerhoff,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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Transparent pricing: Rates are determined based on calculations that consider real factors—from driving experience and vehicle type to business location.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The new hearing is scheduled for May 9 and will determine the admissibility of the reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Lithos arranges for the dust to be collected at the rock quarries and transported to local farms.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Last week, the Supreme Court upheld a lower court's decision ordering the Trump administration to arrange Abrego Garcia’s return.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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For all the chaos and strife of the tariffs in the opening act of his second term, Trump’s U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade deal, which went into effect in 2020, and his negotiations with China during his first term indicate some ability not just to pick economic fights but to try to settle them.—
Jennifer M. Harris,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Lindblad also lost steam, settling for par on every hole after the 11th.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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And of course, there’s the need to understand and report on any unexpected and game-changing social media post from the White House.—
Howard Homonoff,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Dave [Watson] and his team have worked hard to understand the reasons for this disconnect and have identified two primary causes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Knicks then got bailed out by the baseline official who opted against calling a foul on Josh Hart, who bumped Tim Hardaway Jr. on a three-point shot as time expired.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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Cooper kept to his casual but coiffed sense of style, opting for a leather Super Bowl sports jacket, with a navy corduroy shirt and matching pants, and chunky black boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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And in the court of public opinion, Statoil would be judged in the future for destroying them now.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, he will be judged on the results of his moves.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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With a nod to Indigenous science, Sweat says principles of holistic and ancient Ayurvedic medicine, which originated in India and is also practiced in many Latin American countries, will be utilized in teaching, including the use of products mainly derived from plants.—
Stephanie Stephens,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The nuanced feedback and emotional resonance derived from physical interaction remain a critical component of the evaluation process.—
Alex Levin,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Decide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decide. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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