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decisions

NOUN

conclusion; resolution reached

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accord agreement arrangement choice compromise determination finding judgment opinion outcome resolution result ruling selection settlement verdict

STRONG

accommodation adjudication adjustment arbitration declaration end prearrangement preference reconciliation sentence showdown understanding

WEAK

adjudicature the call the nod

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning cause disagreement dissension indecision refusal source

WEAK

deferment deferral delay indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering

NOUN

strength of mind or will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determination resolution

STRONG

backbone decisiveness doggedness earnestness firmness fortitude grit obstinacy obstinance perseverance persistence pluck purpose purposefulness resoluteness resolve seriousness spine stubbornness volition will

WEAK

decidedness iron will purposiveness will power

Antonyms

STRONG

cowardice flexibility idleness indolence irresolution unimportance weakness

WEAK

deferment deferral delay indecision indefiniteness indetermination postponement procrastination wavering

Example Sentences

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Buffett remains chairman and can make portfolio decisions as well.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

They designated Alice as their agent to make medical decisions, and her husband, Dan Davies, as their agent to make financial decisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"It means that in those cases which do satisfy the criteria, primary legislation and government decisions are challengeable directly."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Per the terms of the filing, shareholders’ ability to challenge CEO Elon Musk’s decisions, whether through the board or the legal system, will be so limited as to make the chief executive all but invincible.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

“I would not distress you,” Nathan said quietly, “yet must we not face the truth so that we can make our decisions? Have I told you anything you do not know yourself?”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya