decide
verb (used with object)
to solve or conclude (a question, controversy, or struggle) by giving victory to one side.
are deciding
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present progressiveof decide.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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FedEx investors who got shares in the spin are deciding whether they want them, and other investors are evaluating the stock as Wall Street starts writing research on the company.
From Barron's ● Jun. 5, 2026
As demand persists, some wealthy travelers are deciding a luxury seat isn’t sufficient to justify the crowds and flight delays that can come with commercial travel and choose to cough up thousands to fly private.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
Texas voters are deciding between two young Democratic rising stars, Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico.
From Slate ● Mar. 3, 2026
“When consumers are deciding what loan term makes the most sense for them, it is important to consider the total cost of car ownership, not just the price of the car at purchase,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025
“I suppose,” he said, “that that is what we are deciding right now.”
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
