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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3
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
Merkley ultimately chose to close the camp after someone who seemingly did not live there fired a gunshot near a camp resident's tent the morning of July 25, according to police.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2025
In 2020, 63 percent chose Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Jefferson County Board of Education members chose to take it a step further by banning them during hallway and lunch time, too.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2025
Knowing where to start is based on your taste - ultimately a daunting task with the variety of watch brands and styles to choose from.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 15 Aug. 2025
In 2020, 63 percent chose Joe Biden, according to AP VoteCast.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Jefferson County Board of Education members chose to take it a step further by banning them during hallway and lunch time, too.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 3 Aug. 2025
Knowing where to start is based on your taste - ultimately a daunting task with the variety of watch brands and styles to choose from.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
Verb
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Ortega, who is best known as a director, recently garnered attention for her short film Huella, executive produced by Lena Waithe and selected for the Sundance Film Festival.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Aug. 2025
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For his part, Shane is a big fan of the group selected for 50 and believes there was simply no path to making all fans happy.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Endgame: Walled Gardens With Super Agents No retailer or marketplace wants its data powering a rival’s AI agent.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Before heading back to the beach house, the pair stops to grab a snack – only Belly wants to stop at a peach stand, and Conrad is allergic to the fruit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Despite discussion on the law itself, the school board refrained from taking a stance for or against the proposal, instead deciding to seek guidance from Kentucky's attorney general on how best to enact policies to evaluate offers like the one from LifeWise.—
Keely Doll,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
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When those plans fell apart, White decided to go fishing anyway.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His mother drove him there three days a week and his mother would pick him up after.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
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In June, blueberry season begins, and guests can use their $10 entry fee to pick and take home organic blueberries.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Top with marinara and cheese to please diners of all ages.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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Nothing would please me more than getting to see you and catching up in the near future.—
John Malone,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Aug. 2025
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With just hours before a three-month suspension of triple-digit tariffs on China was set to expire, the president opted to extend the pause, instead maintaining a baseline tariff rate of 30 percent on products shipped into the United States.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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For those who opt for a subscription, the app assigns over 400 personalized, gamified therapy activities targeted to the child’s current milestones.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Aside from carrier operations, instead of concentrating on air superiority, the Navy prefers to deal in surface warfare, attacking ships and ground targets.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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The seven-time world champion prefers his car's steering and brake pedals to be suited to his driving style, and with Ferrari developing the 2026 challenger, this is the best time to explore those changes.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Bunting celebrated her birthday at one of the new businesses, Sea Grill Restaurant & Bar, but wishes there were more attractions at the center.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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The topic of banning phones at gigs has been a contentious one over the years, with artists wishing for fans to live in the moment, and fans desiring a chance to memorialize their concert experiences.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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