1
as in to select
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 to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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as in to decide
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 choose
The District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission first recommends candidates for new judicial vacancies to the president, who can choose to nominate them as judges.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Just be sure to choose timeless tile and fixtures to go with it.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
There are two battery sizes to choose from: a 44.9 kWh unit or, as tested, the 60.4 kWh pack, which will get you 265 miles (426 km) on a charge, according to the WLTP scheme, while feeding a 201 hp (150 kW) motor.
—Alex Goy, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The powerful fan has eight different speeds to choose from.
But wait, there’s more.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 29 Apr. 2025
Just be sure to choose timeless tile and fixtures to go with it.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2025
There are two battery sizes to choose from: a 44.9 kWh unit or, as tested, the 60.4 kWh pack, which will get you 265 miles (426 km) on a charge, according to the WLTP scheme, while feeding a 201 hp (150 kW) motor.
—Alex Goy, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2025
The powerful fan has eight different speeds to choose from.
But wait, there’s more.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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When humans purposely select for or against certain features in other organisms like this, it's known as artificial selection.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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By Audrey Noble May 2, 2025 All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
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For those who do not want to lock up that firearm, Michael suggests other interventions that can help prevent suicide.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The firepit is there for anyone who just wants to cheer from the sidelines.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
24 Apr. 2025
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After years of struggling with symptoms and no relief, despite doing everything her medical team recommended, Cecilia decided to find a new care team.—
Korin Miller,
Flow Space,
23 Apr. 2025
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Virtue decided to address that issue at the root—pun intended—with its newest shampoo, and its matching Scalp Remedy Conditioner.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Steelers’ draft picks Picks will be updated throughout the 2025 NFL Draft, April 24–26.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The toppings really make the dish here—pick your favorites!—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
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Glasner refused to change his team significantly for fear of negative consequences, but he would have been pleased by Kamada and Justin Devenny’s impact.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Google struggled to find a solution that pleased everyone.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 Apr. 2025
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Cooper kept to his casual but coiffed sense of style, opting for a leather Super Bowl sports jacket, with a navy corduroy shirt and matching pants, and chunky black boots.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Knicks then got bailed out by the baseline official who opted against calling a foul on Josh Hart, who bumped Tim Hardaway Jr. on a three-point shot as time expired.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2025
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People also generally prefer to take medications orally instead of through injectables.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
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To correct for this, astronauts tend to prefer spicy foods or adding spicy sauces, like sriracha, tabasco or red pepper paste.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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The practice is a way of acknowledging those who reach out to wish them well for the occasion.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The pet sitter, who wished to remain anonymous, recently confronted a client who didn't pay the full amount after watching the couple's dog.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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