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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Knowing what health conditions you might expect your pet to develop and the potential lifetime costs can help you decide what needs to be included in your policy.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Here is a look at the battle lines in the war over a technology that is now the backbone of the economy and could decide the future of the planet.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The board is also expected to decide how it will reinstall Trump’s name on the building.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Newsom said that in order to decide to run, a candidate needs to be able to “meet the moment.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
She freezes and stares at each of us, as if trying to decide whether this is an elaborate practical joke.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Under China's Administrative Licensing Law, when an administrative authority decides not to grant an administrative licence, it should explain the reasons in writing.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
His children will also be a factor if and when he ever decides to run.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
He said that even if the Federal Open Market Committee decides to raise interest rates by a quarter-point on Wednesday, in an environment of strong earnings growth and inflation remaining anchored, stocks should weather it.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
What has been less clear is how the body decides that the danger has passed and shifts from fighting a threat to repairing the damage.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 13, 2026
When a gust yanks the handle out of her grasp, she decides to batten down the hatches, latching it behind her and inspecting her surroundings via phone flashlight.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
One classmate decided it’d be fun to raid my cubbyhole, fish out my report card, read it aloud.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
In 2007, Gordon Brown decided the Church should only present a single candidate to the prime minister, who would then pass it on to the monarch to confirm.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Nor do we know, because the government hasn't decided yet, what relocating - residency - would look like legally.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
My partner started doing it and I saw how much he was benefiting from it, so I decided to go and take the course and just loved it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Don Quixote decided to head for Barcelona, a beautiful city by the sea.
From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios
"We took their views into consideration in ultimately deciding not to seek the death penalty."
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
Investigators released details last week that indicated the two pilots belatedly decided to redo their landing before deciding to brake and stop the plane.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
It has invested in new markets before deciding whether to take a game there, holding year-round events to build the fanbase.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
As it turned out, Heumann was deciding that very day who should direct a movie of her life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
I stood there a second longer before deciding that he’d probably find me anyway, so I ran after him.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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