decides (on)

Definition of decides (on)next
present tense third-person singular of decide (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decides (on)
Verb
  • Keep scrolling to see who chooses a more extensive approach to their skin-care regimen, and who prefers a streamlined, less-is-more plan of action.
    Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In a modern Danish farming family, the patriarch Gorm unexpectedly chooses to pass the family farm to his youngest daughter, Astrid, causing a deep rift.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • An attention mechanism then selects the most relevant data points, while a Kolmogorov-Arnold Network performs the final prediction of position.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Shy passengers should note that the cast selects a few patrons to join them onstage and unlike Luna’s other new shows, there is a $45 per person cover charge.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Decides (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides%20%28on%29. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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