decide (on)

verb

Definition of decide (on)next
as in to opt (for)

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  1. select
  2. choose
Verb
  • Silk was selected for its ability to bind chemically to pigment, as well as its appearance, according to the company.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Below, find a (ahem) tight edit of the best skin firming creams, as selected by dermatologists and Vogue editors, for tightening the skin on the face, neck, and chest.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
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  • Mississippians have not chosen a new Democratic senator since 1947, and Democrats last won a Senate race there when that senator, the onetime segregationist John Stennis, won his last reelection in 1982.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Swift’s fans were disappointed by the outcome of the game and how the Seahawks chose to celebrate on social media.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
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“Decide (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decide%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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