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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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
But his injury does raise more concerns about the manager’s choices in what is becoming a problem position.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Bold décor choices add a touch of color, including the red travertine freestanding display modules and the inlaid blue Autry logo on the floor.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
That many big acts means lots of tough choices for concertgoers.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The investment choices are more flexible, withdrawals are tax-free at the federal level and sometimes at state levels if used for most education expenses, and there are no federal limits on contributions (contributions aren’t tax-deductible).
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Over one summer day in New York, a mother and writer (Vikander) grappling with grief and stagnation confronts her life choices.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
But now, Charles has become even more strict about his choices.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Career, your choices set the tone for how others rely on you.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The culinary choices are staggering and may well offer the most diverse choice in the Maldives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Bold décor choices add a touch of color, including the red travertine freestanding display modules and the inlaid blue Autry logo on the floor.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
That many big acts means lots of tough choices for concertgoers.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 12 May 2026
The investment choices are more flexible, withdrawals are tax-free at the federal level and sometimes at state levels if used for most education expenses, and there are no federal limits on contributions (contributions aren’t tax-deductible).
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Over one summer day in New York, a mother and writer (Vikander) grappling with grief and stagnation confronts her life choices.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 12 May 2026
But now, Charles has become even more strict about his choices.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 May 2026
As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Career, your choices set the tone for how others rely on you.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
The culinary choices are staggering and may well offer the most diverse choice in the Maldives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choices
Noun
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If the divorce paperwork does not address the loan, or if your former spouse cannot qualify to refinance, talk with your family law attorney about your options.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Following community debate over safety versus access to alternative mobility options, city leaders in La Mesa voted to ban e-bike use for riders under 12.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Importantly, these were not isolated bets.—
Paul Hardart,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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Otherwise, Uber and Lyft are your best bets.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Hollywood royalty, from Beyoncé and Nicole Kidman to Sabrina Carpenter and Teyana Taylor, will hit the red carpet in their sartorial best for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's annual gala.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Test your knowledge of baseball bests, restaurant revamps and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
Noun
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My latest novel, The Last Lady B, has a gothic twist (think ghosts and lost wills).—
Eloisa James,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Attorneys and advocates say more undocumented parents are drafting wills and guardianship papers, preparing for the possibility that they could be detained, deported or die during enforcement.—
Monique O. Madan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
Noun
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All four of those players, and a few other likely first-round selections, were all among those in the studio for the announcement of the lottery results Sunday at Chicago’s Navy Pier.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Having two first-round selections in 2026 could be a boon for the Hornets.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 May 2026
Noun
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These are the same issues being raised across rural Texas as the state’s business-friendly environment and lack of regulations — the same qualities that attract many to country life — fuel an expansion of server farms from the Panhandle to the Valley.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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As the name indicates, it was intended for wear on boats but wound up being widely adopted by skaters because its deck-gripping qualities proved just as useful for sticking to boards.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Cam Ross and Dane Key are the early WR favorites to stick past August.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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There are baking projects like homemade bagels, riffs on fast-food favorites, and a couple of drinks to round things out.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
Noun
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The chatter among party elites appears at odds with recent polling in Harris’ favor, including in April’s Harvard Center for American Political Studies/Harris Poll, which showed Harris leading the Democratic field with support from 50% of Democrats.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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At the same time, our public education system is being purposefully sabotaged by corporate elites seeking to sow doubt about our public schools in order to redirect public money straight into their pockets.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choices. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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