1
as in to choose
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they decided to go out for pizza after the movie was over
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2
as in to determine
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the judge decided that the defendant was not liable for damages
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3
as in to arrange
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
we waited for our captors to decide our fate
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4
as in to settle
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
the huge sum that they were offering decided the matter: we would sell the house
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5
as in to understand
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
the commanding officer decided that the soldier was indeed telling the truth
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Recent Examples of decide
Before deciding on Davis, CBS tried to hire ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, sources briefed on the discussions said.
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Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Lee enjoyed the first multi-homer game of his career, driving in four runs as the Giants (11-4) beat the New York Yankees, 5-4, and won the deciding game of the three-game series.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Maryanne decided to drive to an emergency room just in case.
—Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Her predecessor decided to retire after several weeks in the role.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Lee enjoyed the first multi-homer game of his career, driving in four runs as the Giants (11-4) beat the New York Yankees, 5-4, and won the deciding game of the three-game series.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
Maryanne decided to drive to an emergency room just in case.
—Kristina Goetz, USA Today, 13 Apr. 2025
Her predecessor decided to retire after several weeks in the role.
—Andrew Torgan, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decide
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There are three temperature settings to choose from, and the cooling option works similarly to an ice roller—offering cooling benefits that soothe swelling, refresh tired eyes, and refine the look of pores.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Laying out the bill at the top of the debate, Rep. Brad Buckley, a Salado Republican and the bill’s House sponsor, said the legislation empowers parents to choose the educational path that best fits their child’s need.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2025
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The draft order is determined by a team’s performance over a two-year span.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Investigators determined the car was a Hyundai Accent between the years 2012 and 2015.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Oz: On [Richard’s] birthday, Laura arranged for maybe a dozen Civil War reenactors to come galloping onto the set.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the human author was a sort of conductor: prompting, arranging, intervening.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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The team settled on a patient with SD Autism Spectrum disorder who had an ankle sprain but frustrated Dr. Langdon (Patrick Ball) with his endless questions.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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They are now settled in the Jackson, Wyo., community run by Joel's sister-in-law, Maria (Rutina Wesley), but the pair's relationship is strained.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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At some point 3 to 4 billion years ago, Mars lost its atmosphere for reasons not yet fully understood, and with it, the temperate conditions that allowed liquid water to exist on its surface.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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IndieWire understands the festival was waiting to confirm Denzel Washington’s attendance, and indeed the star will be at Cannes.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As a solution to unsafe conditions in hospitals, many Black women are opting to have midwives and doulas as part of their birth team.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Americans are advised to eat more fruits and vegetables, include a variety of protein sources—seafood, lean meats, poultry, eggs, legumes, soy products, and unsalted nuts/seeds—and opt for protein sources lower in solid fats and calories.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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And in the court of public opinion, Statoil would be judged in the future for destroying them now.—
Christian Elliott,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, he will be judged on the results of his moves.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Streaming activity fuels almost all of Deep Thoughts’ first week, with 63,000 units deriving from the sector, equaling 85.9 million official on-demand U.S. audio and video streams of the album’s songs.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
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This classic name derives from Louis, but was also popularized by Louisa May Alcott.—
Lydia Wang,
Parents,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Decide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decide. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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