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
Thanks to amazing performances, wild fashion choices, and unexpected moments, the MTV Video Music Awards is typically one of the buzzier awards shows — and this year was no exception.
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The healthiest choices depend on your reasons for avoiding butter.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition to stellar dining choices, the bars in the neighborhood offer some of the most creative cocktails and mocktails in town.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Certain novels, like Alan Paton’s Cry the Beloved Country, strike me as poor choices from this vantage mostly thanks to a lack of historical context.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The top two choices for Republicans and Conservatives are, in order, natural gas and nuclear.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For those looking to slim down and for anyone aiming for a healthier lifestyle overall, here's a clear look at pervasive UPFs in everyday eating — and how to make the wisest meal choices.
—Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Those five choices are worth $51,866.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Some users were enthusiastic and in support of the mom's parenting choices.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
The healthiest choices depend on your reasons for avoiding butter.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition to stellar dining choices, the bars in the neighborhood offer some of the most creative cocktails and mocktails in town.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Certain novels, like Alan Paton’s Cry the Beloved Country, strike me as poor choices from this vantage mostly thanks to a lack of historical context.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
The top two choices for Republicans and Conservatives are, in order, natural gas and nuclear.
—Robert G. Eccles, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
For those looking to slim down and for anyone aiming for a healthier lifestyle overall, here's a clear look at pervasive UPFs in everyday eating — and how to make the wisest meal choices.
—Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Those five choices are worth $51,866.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Some users were enthusiastic and in support of the mom's parenting choices.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choices
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Carpentersville recently rezoned its portion of the property for residential use while West Dundee’s is zoned for B2 commercial, which covers a lot of development options, Cavallaro said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Kansas City loved its receiving room coming into the season, but the team being without its top two options obviously is not ideal.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Your best bets here are the radish turnip cakes, soup dumplings and pork and shrimp shu mai, all $8 to $13.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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The new data fueled bets on Fed rate cuts as political pressure mounts on the central bank.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The first-time All-Star would have career bests in ERA, WHIP (0.97) and ERA+ (131) if the season ended today.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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Two editors selected it as the overall best.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For those unfamiliar with the sport, rest easy — there are only occasional references to the business of soccer (for instance, former Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson) — but Saipan is not a sports film in the usual sense, although it could be described as a battle of wills.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Forcing teachers to put up a poster in their classrooms against their wills is not love.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Optional upgrades include a more autonomous electrical package with 150-Ah lithium battery and 150-W solar charging, a winterization package, a detachable tow bar, and several awning selections.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 Sep. 2025
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More Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Rizzo finished his career with three All-Star selections, four Gold Glove Awards, a Platinum Glove Award, a Silver Slugger Award and one World Series ring.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bag was available in limited qualities at Dover Street Market in London.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
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And by the way, these are all qualities Mark Ruffalo has.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Read on to shop our favorites starting at $3.—
Melody Kazel,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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These are the fall favorites associated with sweater weather, pumpkin everything, apple cider and falling leaves.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aristocracy, the rule of elites relevant in his day—when less than five percent of the population could vote for Members of Parliament—was obviously antithetical to democracy.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Sep. 2025
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But Trump’s attendance at the marquee event contrasts with the usual guest list of the popular New York tournament, which this year has seen an overwhelming majority of Hollywood elites flock to the stands.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choices. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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