decide
verb (used with object)
to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side.
decides
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present tense formof decide (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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When the Hermès team decides where to build, a few factors come into play.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
All eyes are on the release of consumer price data due later Wednesday, which could play a key role in whether the bank decides to hike for a second successive meeting on October 28.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
Moore plays Mona, a meek, thoroughly unseen wife and mother who impulsively decides to audition for a community theater musical despite having no experience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
And, if an investor for some reason decides to cash out before maturity, there is a risk of doing so at a loss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“If you don’t mind me saying, you look rather cold and tired. Come sit by the fire until the weather decides to be friendlier and we can all go about our day.”
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
