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come to a decision

VERB
settle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
achieve clear complete conclude decide determine end establish fix negotiate pay put an end to work out
STRONG
adjudicate adjust appoint arrange choose cinch clinch concert confirm discharge dispose figure judge mediate order reconcile regulate rule satisfy seal square verify
WEAK
call the shots clean up clear up come to a conclusion come to an agreement form judgment make a decision make certain nail down put into order set to rights
Antonyms
STRONGEST
begin commence destroy ignore neglect start unsettle
STRONG
confuse disagree disarrange disorder disorganize disturb invalidate mismanage mix up upset

Example Sentences

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Issuing a temporary administrative injunction is a common procedural move, allowing judges to freeze things in the status quo until the court has a chance to weigh the law and come to a decision.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

A report issued by the government said Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner planned to "continue the conversation" about what to do with the tower and would come to a decision in February.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2025

The goal is to reach the correct conclusion together, just like how a human would collaborate with the model to come to a decision, Wang said.

From Science Daily • Dec. 7, 2023

There’s also the possibility of a hung jury—one that can’t come to a decision either way.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2023

“Right,” she said firmly, having come to a decision.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson