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
More big stories Former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley took the extraordinary step of appealing Mayor Karen Bass’ decision to dismiss her.
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Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
What works for one person in one situation often gets lost in translation, leaving teams to navigate critical decisions without a reliable blueprint.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Andy Palmer faced similar decisions in his six years as CEO of Aston Martin and earned his Godfather of EVs nickname for pioneering the Leaf while global COO of Nissan.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
The full ramifications of Trump’s decision, whether in the country’s urban centers or rural enclaves, won’t be fully absorbed for weeks or months.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
What works for one person in one situation often gets lost in translation, leaving teams to navigate critical decisions without a reliable blueprint.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Andy Palmer faced similar decisions in his six years as CEO of Aston Martin and earned his Godfather of EVs nickname for pioneering the Leaf while global COO of Nissan.
—Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2025
The full ramifications of Trump’s decision, whether in the country’s urban centers or rural enclaves, won’t be fully absorbed for weeks or months.
—Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decision
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Parmesan Zucchini Tots Denser than your average tater tot—and (in this writer’s humble opinion) tastier, too.—
Jennifer Adams,
StyleCaster,
26 Feb. 2025
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Even more so than in rehearsals, which were before the current administration had gone into office and before the election went south, in my opinion.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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At this point, Athena will fly autonomously through to its landing, utilizing onboard imaging systems and sensors to analyze the terrain below and make navigational determinations.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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However, there is no determination yet as to whether the parliamentarian would approve of this change and whether fiscal conservatives would go along with it.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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People aren’t paying attention to performance verdicts or compatibility labels.—
Jason Evangelho,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Friday’s ruling means Yoon can now await the impeachment verdict from home instead of in detention.—
Gawon Bae,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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O’Neill has spent a quarter of his life getting to that conclusion.—
TIME,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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But Trump should also not underestimate the resolve with which Arab nations may respond to his brazen attempt to sideline Palestinian agency, argued Anna Jacobs, a fellow at the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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An underperformance in front of goal has intensified the spotlight on defensive resolve.—
Jacob Tanswell,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decision. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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