RULE (ON) Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

rule (on)

verb

Definition of rule (on)

as in to decide

to give an opinion about (something at issue or in dispute) the coach ruled on the question of whether an off-campus bar fight ought to disqualify someone from the team

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The 6-foot-3, 170-pound Hayes ultimately decided to continue.

— Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
So Issa decides to bring out the real Paul Baker by inviting over all his bros.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of decide

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The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
The panel will investigate the cause of the fire and its spread, determine whether adequate fire-safety measures were in place and evaluate the emergency response, a government notification said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of determine

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People who settled here have a very bold spirit and a kind of grit that was required to make it.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026
Separately, New Mexico secured a nearly $1 billion verdict against Meta for creating a public nuisance and exposing minors to harm, prompting Meta to settle with 47 other states for up to $18 billion, though private claims persist.

— Schuyler Moore, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

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