1
as in options
the power, right, or opportunity to choose
you have no choice: you have to go to the conference
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2
as in bets
a person or thing that is chosen
my choice for best song of all time
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3
as in best
individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class
that school accepts only the choice of the city's crop of high school students
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4
as in wills
the act or power of making one's own choices or decisions
the prisoner had no choice but to do what he was told
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Recent Examples of choices
The viral video appeared to take that emphasis to an extreme, leaning heavily into dramatic editing choices more commonly associated with cinematic productions than traditional albums.
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Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The star running back and four-star recruit fielded offers from numerous Power Five schools, and had narrowed his choices down to the Fighting Irish along with Indiana, Penn State and Georgia.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
July 23 – August 22 Money choices benefit from thoughtful contemplation.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
And then Alice tells him which choices were correct.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Most everyone agrees that more choices are better than fewer choices and that elections should be won by a majority.
—David Daley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
These narrative choices were initially influenced by what wasn’t working in previous drafts, which was the narrator really flying off the handle.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
These updates expand the available choices for users and reflect growing competition in the smart eyewear segment.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Reliable Producers That Keep Delivering Green beans and zucchini are also top choices for easy gardening.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
The star running back and four-star recruit fielded offers from numerous Power Five schools, and had narrowed his choices down to the Fighting Irish along with Indiana, Penn State and Georgia.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
July 23 – August 22 Money choices benefit from thoughtful contemplation.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
And then Alice tells him which choices were correct.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
Most everyone agrees that more choices are better than fewer choices and that elections should be won by a majority.
—David Daley, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
These narrative choices were initially influenced by what wasn’t working in previous drafts, which was the narrator really flying off the handle.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
These updates expand the available choices for users and reflect growing competition in the smart eyewear segment.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026
Reliable Producers That Keep Delivering Green beans and zucchini are also top choices for easy gardening.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choices
Noun
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Are there family-friendly options?—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elders and their families do have options, lawyers emphasized.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With March Madness underway, many people are placing bets on their favorite games.—
Ashley Portillo,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Democrats, and a few Republicans, have introduced various bills that would ban sports betting on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket; prevent federal lawmakers and senior executive branch officials from placing bets on them; and prohibit bets on events like deaths and war.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But Pickens wants a long-term deal, and 2025 brought lots of career-bests for him in a contract year.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
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All these people in their Sunday best.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Even attorneys who specialize in wills, trusts, estate planning and probate may have no experience dealing with Chapter 415 of the Florida Statutes.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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And some people, like Sir Abe Bailey and I think Sir Henry Strakosch gave him money in their wills.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Or how early the selections are made.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The dominance of the Montverde girls soccer team was obvious throughout the 2025-26 season and it’s certainly reflected in this year’s Sentinel All-Area soccer selections, as nine Eagles players made this list.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Clicking into the title will give you even more information, including a blurb about what parents need to know, a breakdown of potential concerns and positive qualities about the book, and reviews from kids.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many plants are admired for their striking aesthetic qualities, and flowers such as tulips, lilies, sunflowers, and daisies beautify fields, gardens, windowsills, and bouquets the world over.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Commandment, winner of four straight races, is certain to head on to Louisville and May 2 Kentucky Derby as one of the favorites.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Gluten-free mac and cheese and chicken enchiladas are menu favorites, the brand said.—
Jenna Thompson
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cruz portrayed the Republican party as a group of blue-collar workers and populists, blasting Democrats as coastal elites who are out of touch with the average American.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Our present tax policies written by Congress benefit wealthy elites and powerful corporations instead of the people who actually do the work to make our nation great.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choices. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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