DECIDING (ON) Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

deciding (on)

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Definition of deciding (on)

present participle of decide (on)

as in opting (for)

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The core whiskey portfolio is more about selecting and blending high-quality barrels into various expressions than taking chances, however, and the two main bourbons just got upgraded in terms of age and proof.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
In newer versions of Google Photos, selecting the frame or tapping the camera icon can reveal the export control.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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Many questioned the Dodgers choosing to pitch Skubal in Saturday’s opener while slotting Blake Snell into Sunday’s spot and leaving last season’s playoff hero Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the bench until Game 3.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The screen just isn't that colorful, which puts it at a disadvantage for everything from designing a flyer to choosing the right photo for a social media post.

— Marshall Honorof, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2026

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