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
Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
When choosing a brush, aim for something with medium-stiff bristles.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Crabgrass killers can kill that native grass right along with your nasty crabgrass infestation, so choosing the right one is paramount.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans also speculate that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans also speculated that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Experts told Outside that, between 2022 and 2024, consumers were choosing to spend on travel or gear.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 24 Mar. 2025
These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.
—Dmitriy Stepanov, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
After leafing through the hefty menu I am beset by option paralysis, eventually ignoring drinks called ‘Corpse Reviver’ and ‘Balls’, instead choosing ‘Leave For Milan’, which includes gin, vermouth and some sort of rhubarb foam.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But but all sorts of institutions — from universities to law firms — have been choosing protection over principle.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
When choosing a brush, aim for something with medium-stiff bristles.
—Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025
Crabgrass killers can kill that native grass right along with your nasty crabgrass infestation, so choosing the right one is paramount.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans also speculate that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Fans also speculated that the narrative that Grant was so close to choosing Litia may have affected his current relationship with Juliana.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025
Experts told Outside that, between 2022 and 2024, consumers were choosing to spend on travel or gear.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 24 Mar. 2025
These improvements came from choosing the right ERP, working with experienced implementers and using an agile approach during implementation.
—Dmitriy Stepanov, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosing
Noun
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Impossible decision Nicole and Kyle then had a choice to make.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The process was grueling, but in her mind, there was no other choice.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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With so many cruise lines and many more ships, deciding which cruise to book for your family’s next vacation can feel daunting.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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There are several considerations when deciding where to live and retire.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Why James Comey's Instagram post triggered federal response Comey was leading the FBI investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election when Trump fired him in May 2017.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Also worth noting: The Carpenters are major players in local elections, and their PAC spent nearly $150,000 supporting Hernandez’s then-opponent Gil Cedillo in the 2022 election.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Lane’s snap count decreased quite a bit during a stretch in the second half of the season before picking back up again.—
Antonio Morales,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The lottery determines the order of the top four picks, with teams then picking in inverse order of record.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps the potential for such disruption to the system helps to explain why Speaker Johnson has dismissed opting for such changes at this time.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The final contestants from Group C — Nessy, Mad Scientist Monster, and Yorkie — did not follow that particular decades trend, opting to jump around more in time instead.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Businesses worldwide are determining what to do and what will happen with these tariffs in place, and motorsport series such as Formula One are no different.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Although some board members did refuse to parole anyone with a moderate or high risk score before the law took effect, the state’s parole board had much more discretion in determining when a prisoner was released, former board members said.—
Richard A. Webster,
ProPublica,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Choosing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosing. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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