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
  • Once the soil is ready, Ryan chooses an appropriately sized container for each succulent.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Life is for love to be fully present and ingrained in every action that one chooses to do.
    Taylor Crumpton, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Decoding refers to how a model selects its output from a range of probable answers.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Each location’s management selects the beers on tap.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
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“Decides (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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