decide
Usage
What are other ways to say decide?
To decide is to make up one's mind as to what shall be done and the way to do it: He decided to go today. To determine is to arrive at a conclusion after reasoning or observation: He determined that there was no available path to victory. To resolve is to show firmness of purpose: He resolved to ask for a promotion.
Example Sentences
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The written guarantee also allows the company to decide whether to provide replacement tickets, issue a refund or offer a credit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
He indicated he would decide later whether he would come to court in person for the next hearing on 5 October, or appear via video link from prison.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Assistant Chief Emada E. Tingirides, director of the Office of Operations, ultimately will decide which vehicles follow, according to Field.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
When it does, you decide whether to spend it, reinvest it, or move it elsewhere.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
The sailors were fixing to gather down below to decide what to do.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
In the final moments, Tony decides to apply to study at the Culinary Institute of America.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Who decides what success is — a sheriff’s deputy?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Whatever he decides, the underlying design problem doesn’t go away on its own.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
If one child decides to go to college, for instance, the trust can provide for that.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
It belongs to the critic, who decides what it means.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
Some retailers have already decided to voluntarily stop selling the devices, which have previously attracted warnings from fire chiefs.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
However, according to the property’s listing, they have now decided to move closer to the action of Aspen and no longer have a need for their ranch.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
Cracker Barrel directors decided they needed to identify candidates if Masino decided to bow out, or was pressured into an exit, the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
The case is now under renewed scrutiny after the Parole Board decided in April that he could be released.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
“So I decided that you’d be okay with me passing Libby your number to pass to Rhys.”
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
Now, major U.K. companies are moving their primary listings to the U.S., or deciding not to list in London in the first place.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
If so then, in addition to analyzing a stock’s fundamentals when deciding whether to invest in it, you should also focus on whether it is in the midcap category.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
These are all examples of the active participation of the American people in deciding constitutional meaning.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2026
World number 37 Norrie edged the tie-break and then ran away with the deciding set to complete victory in two hours and 52 minutes.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
He ignored us as he inspected jars filled with dark disgusting liquids and dirty sprigs of herbs on the shelves behind the cauldron, deciding what else to throw in the concoction simmering within.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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