deciding (on)

Definition of deciding (on)next
present participle of decide (on)
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Verb
  • After selecting Cooper and Ponds, the Jets became the fourth team in the modern era to select multiple Indiana players in the same draft [49ers, Giants, and Bears].
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
  • With tight end believed to be the next biggest need on their roster, selecting Raridon in the third round makes sense for the Patriots after the rest of the league went on a run at the position in the second and third rounds.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Local water is also more reliable, even though predicting rain in the Mediterranean climate of Southern California is about as easy as choosing a winning Super Lotto number.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • The Dolphins doubled down on Red Raiders prospects after, earlier Friday, choosing Texas Tech linebacker Jacob Rodriguez with their lone second-round pick.
    David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Deciding (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deciding%20%28on%29. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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