decides (on)

present tense third-person singular of decide (on)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for decides (on)
Verb
  • However, the suspension of the de minimis rule now means that lower value shipments will now be subject to an additional 10% to 50% levy that coincides with the tariff rate of the country of origin, or a flat rate of $80 to $200, depending on which option the seller chooses.
    Rhett Buttle, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Whichever variation of back four Guardiola chooses, none of them look like keeping a clean sheet at the moment.
    Carl Anka, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • If the winner selects the annuity option, the claimant will receive one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Sifford will hold the position for two years unless the commission selects a replacement before then.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Decides (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decides%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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