as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a decided hint of perfume on her skin
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as in opted
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 determined
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 arranged
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 settled
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 derived
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 decided
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
There was a decided buzz at the convention for Hoerner, whose high approval rating was apparent as trade rumors swirled.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
That price gain is a decided cooling from the 39% jump between 2019 and 2022.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2025
Households are broadly cutting their discretionary spending and making a decided turn toward the practical.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Social media reaction is mixed, albeit with a decided tilt toward outrage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Once the Ravens opted to rest several key players last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati and the hosts took an early lead, the game’s outcome became more or less decided.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2023
They’re confined to a pre-decided go-zone.
—Hannah Fry, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2018
Among decided voters, 86 percent of those who voted for the Ennahda and 84 percent of those who supported the FJP in the last elections would vote for them again.
—Lindsay Benstead, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2013
Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The Nuggets decided to rule him out as a precautionary measure.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The Heat’s zone worked on several second-half possessions, but Miami still allowed too many open threes -- and had too many defensive breakdowns -- when the game was decided in the fourth quarter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Then the Bruins big boys decided to make a statement after that.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Honoring history and the town’s rural character has come up squarely against the realities of economic development and the town’s tax base, with the Timex property emerging as a major issue in recent local elections and the final redevelopment outcome likely to be decided by the courts.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Despite significant criticism for her handling of the city’s 2025 wildfires, LA mayor leads in her race for re-election, a new poll shows, in part due to the fact that top-tier challengers decided not to run.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Texas has a 29-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The rise of prediction markets — which MLB has decided to embrace — has added more fuel to the fire.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Follow pre-decided processes to avoid misunderstandings and unnecessary emotional labor.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
There was a decided buzz at the convention for Hoerner, whose high approval rating was apparent as trade rumors swirled.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2026
That price gain is a decided cooling from the 39% jump between 2019 and 2022.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2025
Households are broadly cutting their discretionary spending and making a decided turn toward the practical.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 June 2024
Social media reaction is mixed, albeit with a decided tilt toward outrage.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Once the Ravens opted to rest several key players last week against the Bengals in Cincinnati and the hosts took an early lead, the game’s outcome became more or less decided.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 13 Jan. 2023
They’re confined to a pre-decided go-zone.
—Hannah Fry, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2018
Among decided voters, 86 percent of those who voted for the Ennahda and 84 percent of those who supported the FJP in the last elections would vote for them again.
—Lindsay Benstead, Foreign Affairs, 14 Feb. 2013
Verb
The other day, an observer decided to follow one of these parcels, chosen at random—a featherweight, toaster-size box from Sephora, addressed to 235 West Forty-eighth Street—and chart its journey.
—Henry Alford, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
The Nuggets decided to rule him out as a precautionary measure.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
The Heat’s zone worked on several second-half possessions, but Miami still allowed too many open threes -- and had too many defensive breakdowns -- when the game was decided in the fourth quarter.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Then the Bruins big boys decided to make a statement after that.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Honoring history and the town’s rural character has come up squarely against the realities of economic development and the town’s tax base, with the Timex property emerging as a major issue in recent local elections and the final redevelopment outcome likely to be decided by the courts.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2026
Despite significant criticism for her handling of the city’s 2025 wildfires, LA mayor leads in her race for re-election, a new poll shows, in part due to the fact that top-tier challengers decided not to run.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026
Texas has a 29-1 record in games decided by 10 points or more.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
The rise of prediction markets — which MLB has decided to embrace — has added more fuel to the fire.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decided
Adjective
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Another obvious, simple solution is just to chill out.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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One obvious example is the use of modular, prefabricated components to quickly and relatively cheaply build housing.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Apollo 8 opted to orbit the moon ten times through its mission before returning to its origin.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Eagerly awaited in the city, the first Italian property from Corinthia has opted for classic hospitality, emphasising comfort and discretion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Massachusetts Crime Lab determined that the residue contained antifreeze.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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The medical examiner determined Moore’s cause of death to be multiple gunshot wounds and the manner of death to be homicide.—
Kathryn Kovalenko,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Private museum tours, sandal-making workshops, and boat trips to the nearby islands of Aegina and Kea (where another One&Only opens in 2024) can be arranged.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The Uncollected Letters of Virginia Woolf, weighing in at a thousand pages and containing over 1,400 letters (additions to the 3,766 letters that were published in six volumes, edited by Nigel Nicolson and Joanne Trautmann, between 1975 and 1980), is arranged alphabetically by correspondent.—
Hermione Lee,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As the oil settled, centuries of growth were undone.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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By morning, nearly six inches of fresh Colorado powder had settled over the car, frosting its sharp lines and futuristic shape like confectioner’s sugar on a pastry.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Over 99% of global plastics are derived from fossil fuels, according to the Center for International Environmental Law.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Wei’s goods are made with polypropylene, a plastic material derived from oil and made in the Middle East, a dominant producer in the global industry.—
Eunice Yoon,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some are not much more apparent than a telephone pole.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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What wasn't hidden was their apparent glee.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Many programs and coaches are judged by the number of Final Four appearances, where teams are presented with watches as a memento and, at Indianapolis, souvenir racecar helmets.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
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College teams looked at the 6-6 guard with the long hair and likely judged the book by its cover.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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