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deciding

adjective de·cid·ing

Definition of DECIDING

:  that decides :  decisive <drove in the deciding run>
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First Known Use of DECIDING

1611

Related to DECIDING

Synonyms
absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, definitive, last
Antonyms
inconclusive, indecisive, unclear

Rhymes with DECIDING

abiding, confiding, East Riding, hang gliding, joyriding, West Riding

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2 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. deciding
  2. decide
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