1
as in opinion
a position arrived at after consideration
after much deliberation, we made a decision about what to have on our pizza
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2
as in determination
firm or unwavering adherence to one's purpose
acted with swift decision
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Recent Examples of decision
Members of the Board of Zoning Appeals voted 7 to 2 to reject the resident's request to overturn an April decision by the city's Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department, or BSEED, which gave a green light to the redevelopment project at 9851 Hamilton.
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Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
The decision about whether to transfer the case to adult court will be made by prosecutors at a later date.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
The decision comes as the broadcaster weighs the impact on contestants who participated in the competition.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Jc Reindl, Freep.com, 23 July 2025
The decision about whether to transfer the case to adult court will be made by prosecutors at a later date.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 23 July 2025
The decision comes as the broadcaster weighs the impact on contestants who participated in the competition.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 July 2025
Until this can be verified, the City Council must not come close to making any final decision.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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The escalation comes after Castro, one of two commissioners who voted against changing the elections without voters weighing in, asked Coral Gables City Attorney Cristina Suárez for a formal legal opinion.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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These annual grades are strictly my opinion — nothing more, nothing less.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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Behind his determination is a fear of failure that weighs on his confidence.—
Brett Burlone,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 July 2025
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In just a matter of days, internet users have praised Hall's incredible determination, leading to over 4,100 comments so far.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 July 2025
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This past April, Kingston was taken into custody after his guilty verdict, but posted $100,000 bond before his release.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
24 July 2025
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The verdict comes after lengthy trial deliberations, which included a mistrial and two juries discharged.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
24 July 2025
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Regulators should consider fast-tracking reviews for critical infrastructure projects, and assess potential regulatory impacts at the conclusion of key research and technology development projects.—
Deborah Wince-Smith,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Even on a day like Thursday, at the conclusion of a long and humid Carolina Panthers training camp practice, when he was approached by a reporter and didn’t even need to hear the first full question before knowing what he’d be asked to talk about.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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The political scientist Robert Powell’s game theory model of conventional war and nuclear escalation, for example, has shown that the possibility of conventional war between nuclear powers depends on the level of risk and the balance of resolve.—
Carter Malkasian,
Foreign Affairs,
17 July 2025
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The idea is that Ukrainian resolve to keep fighting will be worn down, that political will in Europe will wane, and that the country will eventually capitulate.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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