- determined
- distinct
- pronounced
- resolved
- settled
- sure
- assured
- cinched
- clear
- clear-cut
- clinched
- destined
- express
- fated
- nailed
- prearranged
- predetermined
- absolute
- categorical
- emphatic
- explicit
- for sure
- in the bag
- indisputable
- on ice
- positive
- runaway
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- bent
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- set
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- decisive
- earnest
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- inflexible
- intent
- iron-jawed
- mulish
- positive
- purposeful
- resolute
- serious
- strong-minded
- unfaltering
- unhesitating
- unwavering
- unyielding
On this page you’ll find 146 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to decided, such as: determined, distinct, pronounced, resolved, settled, and sure.
- doubtful
- dubious
- uncertain
- unconfident
- unsure
- changeable
- flexible
- indefinite
- irresolute
- soft
- undecided
- unfixed
- deferential
- delaying
- hesitant
- postponing
- procrastinating
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No man should regard the subject of religion as decided for him until he has read The Golden Bough.
GOD AND MY NEIGHBOURROBERT BLATCHFORD
After a bit of waiting, Mac decided that the smoke was floating from a certain direction, and we began to edge carefully that way.
RAW GOLDBERTRAND W. SINCLAIR
At twelve, or fifteen, or sixteen, or twenty it was decided that they should stop learning.
THE SALVAGING OF CIVILISATIONH. G. (HERBERT GEORGE) WELLS
She would never forget it; but realizing its gravity, she decided thereupon never to tell it—the dream—to anybody.
THE HOMESTEADEROSCAR MICHEAUX
He decided not to return home directly; he wanted to go somewhere, but did not care to stay in Chicago.
THE HOMESTEADEROSCAR MICHEAUX
In fact, so much of her smooth brow as could be seen under a broad-brimmed straw hat was wrinkled in a decided frown.
THE RED YEARLOUIS TRACY
He thought these things over carefully and finally decided that he would sell them himself.
THE HOMESTEADEROSCAR MICHEAUX
So it was decided, and the little force took up the march for Brown’s Springs, eleven miles away.
THE COURIER OF THE OZARKSBYRON A. DUNN
SYNONYM OF THE DAY
OCTOBER 26, 1985
WORDS RELATED TO DECIDED
- actual
- categorical
- conclusive
- consummate
- decided
- decisive
- definite
- exact
- factual
- fixed
- genuine
- infallible
- positive
- precise
- sure
- unambiguous
- undeniable
- unequivocal
- unmitigated
- unquestionable
- absolute
- assured
- certain
- confident
- decided
- decisive
- demanding
- dogmatic
- domineering
- emphatic
- firm
- forceful
- forward
- insistent
- militant
- overbearing
- positive
- pushy
- self-assured
- self-confident
- strong-willed
- sure
- beyond doubt
- cinched
- clear-cut
- clinched
- confirmed
- decided
- definite
- guaranteed
- in the bag
- indubitable
- irrefutable
- made certain
- nailed down
- on ice
- positive
- pronounced
- racked
- sealed
- secure
- set
- settled
- sewed-up
- sure
- surefire
- undoubted
- unquestionable
- bound
- decided
- decisive
- dedicated
- disposed
- firm
- fixed
- inclined
- insistent
- intent
- leaning
- predisposed
- resolute
- resolved
- set
- settled
- tending
- assured
- bound
- certified
- concluded
- decided
- definite
- determined
- ensured
- established
- guaranteed
- insured
- set
- settled
- stated
- stipulated
- sure
- warranted
- absolute
- confirmed
- convinced
- decided
- definite
- positive
- resolved
- satisfied
- sure
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decided
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adjective
Definition of decided
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
a decided hint of perfume on her skin
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obvious
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apparent
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evident
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clear
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straightforward
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unmistakable
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distinct
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simple
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plain
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manifest
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crystal clear
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broad
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patent
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visible
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transparent
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ringing
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unequivocal
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understandable
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nonambiguous
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unambiguous
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lucid
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luculent
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bald
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barefaced
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palpable
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noticeable
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luminous
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perspicuous
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clear—cut
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explicit
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comprehensible
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intelligible
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open—and—shut
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unambivalent
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sensible
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tangible
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uncomplicated
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bald—faced
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recognizable
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pellucid
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knowable
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appreciable
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bright—line
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tidy
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self—explanatory
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discernible
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digestible
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cognizable
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cognoscible
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graspable
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undisguised
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fathomable
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self—evident
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perceptible
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observable
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clean
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discernable
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comprehendible
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readable
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overt
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legible
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fair
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trenchant
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clean—cut
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decipherable
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well—defined
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black—and—white
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unclear
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ambiguous
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obscure
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dark
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mysterious
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clouded
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equivocal
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enigmatic
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indistinct
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cryptic
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unfathomable
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incomprehensible
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vague
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unintelligible
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unknowable
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grey
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unclarified
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gray
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subtle
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obfuscated
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sketchy
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indecipherable
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imperceptible
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indeterminate
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enigmatical
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indefinite
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unapparent
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imprecise
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insensible
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inappreciable
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nonobvious
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cloudy
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hazy
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noncommittal
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nebulous
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misty
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slippery
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impalpable
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murky
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illegible
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indiscernible
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unreadable
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gauzy
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undecipherable
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dark
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mysterious
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clouded
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equivocal
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indistinct
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cryptic
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unfathomable
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incomprehensible
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vague
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unknowable
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insensible
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noncommittal
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slippery
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decided
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verb
past tense of decide
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as in opted
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
they decided to go out for pizza after the movie was over
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opted
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chose
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figured
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determined
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resolved
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found
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concluded
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picked
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ruled
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selected
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elected
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named
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preferred
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decreed
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settled (on or upon)
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culled
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pondered
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handpicked
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contemplated
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deliberated
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debated
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adjudged
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ruminated
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studied
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considered
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adjudicated
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arbitrated
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weighed
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judged
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meditated
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refereed
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questioned
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entertained
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cogitated
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ruled (on)
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umpired
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chewed over
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singled (out)
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mulled (over)
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thought (about or over)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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refused
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rejected
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declined
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hesitated
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abstained
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delayed
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halted
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stalled
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temporized
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turned down
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vacillated
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waffled
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wavered
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shilly—shallied
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refused
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rejected
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declined
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hesitated
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abstained
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delayed
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halted
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stalled
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temporized
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turned down
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vacillated
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waffled
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wavered
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shilly—shallied
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as in determined
to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute)
the judge decided that the defendant was not liable for damages
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determined
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settled
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judged
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resolved
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considered
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heard
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adjudged
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concluded
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adjudicated
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arbitrated
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tried
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weighed
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refereed
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prosecuted
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pondered
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deemed
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deliberated
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ruled (on)
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umpired
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negotiated
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moderated
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mediated
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sized up
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redetermined
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rejudged
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found (for or against)
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skirted
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equivocated
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hedged
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pussyfooted
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skirted
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equivocated
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hedged
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pussyfooted
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as in arranged
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of
we waited for our captors to decide our fate
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arranged
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chose
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planned
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resolved
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designed
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set
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completed
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finished
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figured
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settled
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finalized
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concluded
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fixed
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determined
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disposed of
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charted
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promised
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confirmed
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opted
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agreed (on)
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approved
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pledged
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calculated
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shaped
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drafted
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intrigued
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programmed
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negotiated
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closed
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contracted
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schemed
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affirmed
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maneuvered
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ended
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authorized
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concerted
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framed
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laid out
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dealt
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worked out
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hammered out
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sanctioned
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schematized
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programed
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okayed
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warranted
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blueprinted
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wrapped up
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mapped (out)
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bargained
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squared away
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wound up
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cleared
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haggled
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dickered
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chaffered
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winded up
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horse—traded
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rounded (off or out)
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OK’d
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called
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recalled
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dropped
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rescinded
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revoked
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repealed
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resisted
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aborted
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protested
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opposed
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debated
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objected
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disagreed (with)
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countered
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differed (over)
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called off
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disputed
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contested
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called
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recalled
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dropped
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rescinded
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revoked
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repealed
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resisted
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aborted
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protested
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opposed
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debated
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objected
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disagreed (with)
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countered
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differed (over)
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called off
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as in settled
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
the huge sum that they were offering decided the matter: we would sell the house
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determined
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settled
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clinched
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clarified
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proved
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defined
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nailed
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assured
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established
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showed
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affirmed
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ensured
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stated
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demonstrated
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concluded
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ended
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stipulated
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secured
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finished
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specified
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insured
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illuminated
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nailed (down)
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cleared (up)
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confused
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muddled
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unsettled
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muddied
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confused
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muddled
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unsettled
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muddied
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as in understood
to form an opinion or reach a conclusion through reasoning and information
the commanding officer decided that the soldier was indeed telling the truth
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understood
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derived
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thought
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concluded
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reasoned
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guessed
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assumed
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deduced
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speculated
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inferred
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extrapolated
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supposed
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judged
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read
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gathered
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ascertained
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surmised
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made out
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contemplated
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drew a conclusion
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conjectured
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interpreted
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rationalized
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construed
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philosophized
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found out
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doped (out)
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absolute, actual, agreed, assertive, assured, en.synonym.one, categorical, certain, clear, clear-cut, closed, concluded, constant, decisive, definite, destined, determined, emphatic, energetic, established, existent, explicit, express, expressive, extant, factual, en.synonym.one, fated, fixed, given, guaranteed, immovable, inescapable, infallible, insistent, intent, motionless, pointed, positive, predestined, quiescent, resolute, resolved, settled, sheer, solid, stanch, stark, sure, unadulterated, unalloyed, unmixed, en.synonym.one, unmoved, unqualified, destined, determined, inescapable, inevitable, infallible, en.synonym.one, predestined, sure, distinct, adjudicated, made up one’s mind.
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