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
Democratic officials seized on that context to attack the decision.
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But the newspaper also reported that OpenAI gave the Walt Disney Company almost zero warning of its decision, even though Disney had planned a $1 billion investment into OpenAI and a licensing deal that would have allowed Sora users to generate images using Disney characters and IP.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Operation Aspides, the military operation tasked with responding to the Houthi threats in the Red Sea, had already been extended the extra year via a council decision in February.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
In a statement to the Daily News, Dunphy’s attorney, Justin Kelton, said her team was grateful for the decision.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
But the newspaper also reported that OpenAI gave the Walt Disney Company almost zero warning of its decision, even though Disney had planned a $1 billion investment into OpenAI and a licensing deal that would have allowed Sora users to generate images using Disney characters and IP.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Operation Aspides, the military operation tasked with responding to the Houthi threats in the Red Sea, had already been extended the extra year via a council decision in February.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
In a statement to the Daily News, Dunphy’s attorney, Justin Kelton, said her team was grateful for the decision.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
Noun
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ask your server for their opinion on the natural wines, or go for a low-key aperitivo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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That work was on display this week as Thomas Jefferson High School junior Bella Smith helped younger students hunt for Easter eggs – a simple moment that mirrors her own determination.—
Robbie Owens,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those determinations complete the World Cup’s 48-team draw, as well as the full schedule, as North America for the first time serves as host.—
Michael McGough,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Later on Wednesday, the jury came back and agreed on the verdict.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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These verdicts are consequential for the damages awarded and what the evidence reveals about intent.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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After all, confidence and decisiveness are hallmark traits of executive presence, a quality long sought by boards, taught at top business schools, and used at performance review time as a catch-all descriptor to either promote or shelve C-suite hopefuls.—
Harvard Business Review,
Harvard Business Review,
1 Apr. 2026
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The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine, and the head of Central Command, Admiral Brad Cooper, have been models of clarity, calm, and decisiveness.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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The amazingly rapid reconstruction project came to a conclusion in December 2024.—
David A. Bell,
The New York Review of Books,
4 Apr. 2026
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Another great example of this in action is KPMG’s new early career program focused on human qualities such as critical thinking, data analysis, and drawing conclusions rather than technical know-how.—
Teuila Hanson,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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For example, postpartum hair shedding often starts around three to five months post-childbirth, and resolves on its own within three to six months.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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The war is also likely to harden the regime’s resolve to obtain a nuclear weapon, experts say.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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