as in choice
the act or process of selecting
the choosing of a new mayor is often left to a few voters, unfortunately
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as in preferring
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1
as in selecting
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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2
as in pleasing
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in deciding
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
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Recent Examples of choosing
Megan De Mar, CBS News, 16 June 2026
However, occasionally on Love Island USA, as in this case, the public gets to vote to place the bombshells with the Islanders of their choosing, like creating fan fiction with real people.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Being able to work with two female collaborators is equally a testament to Washington’s ability to create the working environment of her choosing.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Each songwriter celebrated received both a cover performance from an artist, and a speech from a notable figure, both of their choosing.
—P. Claire Dodson, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Lee said that since Hollywood Thai began working with influencers, the owners typically have not paid for posts but instead comp four or five dishes of the influencer’s choosing.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The role of Goodell, or a designee of his choosing, serving as the arbitrator has become the central controversy in the case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
As the winner, Adebayo will receive a $100,000 donation from the NBA for a non-profit organization of his choosing.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
The Voice showrunner Audrey Morrissey tells EW on a recent set visit about choosing the right coaches for the show.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Size When choosing your vehicle’s rotors, make sure to verify the size for your make and model.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Buns can literally make or break your bite, so be thoughtful in choosing something that will hold up to the dog and toppings.
—Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Bill O'Reilly, head of innovation at the reinsurer Greenlight Re, said his firm had aimed AI at ingesting submissions to speed up the review rather than at choosing what to insure, according to a recap by the trade title IA Magazine.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But there have not been clear rules around what sorts of products can be offered and how the CFTC is going to consider what’s in the public interest when choosing to accept or reject these contracts.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
The couple's romance blossomed throughout the season, with Brett ultimately choosing Quinn, 26, during the finale.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Noun
Patients can opt out of the move to the east coast and send their embryos to another facility of their choosing.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 16 June 2026
However, occasionally on Love Island USA, as in this case, the public gets to vote to place the bombshells with the Islanders of their choosing, like creating fan fiction with real people.
—Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Being able to work with two female collaborators is equally a testament to Washington’s ability to create the working environment of her choosing.
—Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 15 June 2026
Each songwriter celebrated received both a cover performance from an artist, and a speech from a notable figure, both of their choosing.
—P. Claire Dodson, Vogue, 12 June 2026
Lee said that since Hollywood Thai began working with influencers, the owners typically have not paid for posts but instead comp four or five dishes of the influencer’s choosing.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
The ceremony, officiant, dinner, production on the beach or a resort location of their choosing, flowers, cake, champagne, and photography were all included for less than what economy flights themselves might cost (just $3,500 to start).
—Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The role of Goodell, or a designee of his choosing, serving as the arbitrator has become the central controversy in the case.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026
As the winner, Adebayo will receive a $100,000 donation from the NBA for a non-profit organization of his choosing.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 May 2026
Verb
McCarthy doesn’t paint Alex and Ethan as perfect allies or perfect victims, instead choosing to explore the shortcomings in their friendship through mostly gender-neutral growing pains.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 19 June 2026
Langley has recruited women to open for every date, choosing Gabriella Rose, Kaitlin Butts, Avery Anna, Laci Kaye Booth, and Madeline Edwards for the tour, which kicked off in May and concludes this August in, appropriately, Texas.
—Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 19 June 2026
The Voice showrunner Audrey Morrissey tells EW on a recent set visit about choosing the right coaches for the show.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Size When choosing your vehicle’s rotors, make sure to verify the size for your make and model.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 June 2026
Buns can literally make or break your bite, so be thoughtful in choosing something that will hold up to the dog and toppings.
—Farideh Sadeghin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 June 2026
Bill O'Reilly, head of innovation at the reinsurer Greenlight Re, said his firm had aimed AI at ingesting submissions to speed up the review rather than at choosing what to insure, according to a recap by the trade title IA Magazine.
—Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But there have not been clear rules around what sorts of products can be offered and how the CFTC is going to consider what’s in the public interest when choosing to accept or reject these contracts.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 June 2026
The couple's romance blossomed throughout the season, with Brett ultimately choosing Quinn, 26, during the finale.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
Noun
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Park conditions change constantly and visitors' choice of activities and level of preparedness are big factors in determining risk.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Bad choices like that are a through-line for this whole story, all the way back to Otto Hightower encouraging his daughter, Alicent, to befriend Rhaenyra’s father, King Viserys.—
Sean T. Collins,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Tossing a Tide pod inside your washing machine, selecting your preferred wash cycle, and pressing start sounds simple enough.—
Katelyn Chef,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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Leaders often devote significant attention to selecting the right platforms, tools, and vendors while overlooking the learning systems necessary to support adoption, experimentation, knowledge sharing, and workforce capability development.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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When in doubt, reach for vanilla If you are torn between scent families or worried about pleasing a mix of guests, there is a fallback that has been tested across cultures.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Summer peppers team up with goat cheese and capers in this crowd-pleasing appetizer.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Verb
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Engineers still need to examine the bridge design, inspection history, traffic loads, weather, material condition and measurement uncertainty before deciding whether to repair, restrict traffic or close a bridge.—
Alex Krasnok,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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The market was not suddenly deciding that Novo Nordisk was a bad business.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The election of Raman and Roy would also underscore the leftward tilt of Los Angeles, which has four City Council members, including Raman, who are DSA members — two of whom were reelected in the primary.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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Starmer had previously vowed to stand in any formal Labour leadership race triggered by rebel lawmakers who feating a 2029 election wipeout sought to replace him.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
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Its name comes from the fact that the fruit usually ripens and is ready for picking around this time of year.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Callihan had trouble picking it up, allowing McCarthy to race around the bases and beat the relay throw home.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Verb
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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres arrived in Haiti on Tuesday wanting to deliver a message of reassurance to the Haitian people amid surging gang violence, rising displacement and deepening hunger.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Or have been found wanting in some way.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The La Roja boss didn’t react quickly enough to the situation, instead opting for more of the same after the halftime break – rightly or wrongly relying on his mainstay players who largely brought him to this point – and didn’t change anyone until the 71st minute.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Take it a step further by opting to wash your clothes in cold water, which can reduce your energy usage by more than 50%.—
Karla Radka,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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