DECIDED (ON) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

decided (on)

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Definition of decided (on)

past tense of decide (on)

as in opted (for)

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But Charania reported that the Celtics kept seeing what was out there for Brown, whom Boston selected with the third overall choice in the 2016 draft.

— Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
In the fourth round of the NFL Draft, the Chiefs selected Oregon cornerback Jadon Canady.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026

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King, who was willing to testify, ultimately elected not to on the grounds of his Fifth Amendment right to avoid self-incrimination.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
Meanwhile, Mills remains a force in Democratic politics in the state, although no one is really championing the 78-year-old to make history as the oldest first-termer elected to the Senate.

— Philip Elliott, Time, 7 July 2026

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