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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4
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 the pitching market will have some choices.
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Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Knapp’s team monitors web traffic data to identify the largest culprits, though DAZN anti-piracy manager Samuel Farkas said the company also keeps an eye on social media discussions to pick out rising choices.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
From avocado to canola, the choices for cooking oils can feel endless.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
These faux linen drapes from NiceTown build on the versatility of semi-sheers with 16 color choices and both rod pocket and back tab installation options.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Perhaps appropriately, Clooney's new movie Jay Kelly follows him as an aging actor who reflects on the choices he's made over a long and successful career while traveling through Europe with his manager (Adam Sandler).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Together, the choices trace a through line — a move toward structure and restraint across her footwear choices.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Learning From Yesterday – A look back at history, memory, and how the past shapes our present choices.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
And while all of these new choices are great, sometimes a classic is just what a party needs.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Knapp’s team monitors web traffic data to identify the largest culprits, though DAZN anti-piracy manager Samuel Farkas said the company also keeps an eye on social media discussions to pick out rising choices.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Oct. 2025
From avocado to canola, the choices for cooking oils can feel endless.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 6 Oct. 2025
These faux linen drapes from NiceTown build on the versatility of semi-sheers with 16 color choices and both rod pocket and back tab installation options.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Perhaps appropriately, Clooney's new movie Jay Kelly follows him as an aging actor who reflects on the choices he's made over a long and successful career while traveling through Europe with his manager (Adam Sandler).
—Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Together, the choices trace a through line — a move toward structure and restraint across her footwear choices.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
Learning From Yesterday – A look back at history, memory, and how the past shapes our present choices.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
And while all of these new choices are great, sometimes a classic is just what a party needs.
—Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choices
Noun
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This year, Spirit Halloween has options for dressing up like the unlikely besties, with costumes from both their Shiz days and post-graduation lives.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Larger platforms, such as HBO Max, Netflix, and Prime Video, provide extensive parental control options.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That spurred traders to ramp up bets that the Fed will cut rates in October, providing a boost for stocks.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Conversely, most high-risk bets don’t pay off.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Likely had a breakout season last year, totaling 42 catches, 477 yards and six touchdowns — all career bests.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Course Difficulty Flat, straight courses without many hills favor personal bests.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Along with the art, Pantzer stacked the shelves from floor to ceiling in his upstairs study with rare books on the artist, wills and sales catalogues, Krause wrote.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
26 Sep. 2025
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The latter, of course, is a capacity of humans with wills of their own.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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In both of these cases, the stars of the soundtracks – Clément Ducol and Camille for Emilia Pérez and Chalamet for A Complete Unknown – are identified by name on the entry list from which Grammy voters will make their selections in first-round voting.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
7 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Reviewers love its texture, temperature-regulating qualities, and its suitability for all seasons.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And the Lynx was the winningest team in the league during the regular season, and the favorites to win the championship, until Collier was knocked out of the playoffs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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There are many resorts to choose from in Baa Atoll, but one of my favorites is Finolhu, which opened in 2016 with 125 villas.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the west of Britain, fragments of red slip ware (distinctive Byzantium amphora vessels or pottery) have been found at sites associated with elites, like Tintagel in northern Cornwall.—
Duncan Sayer,
JSTOR Daily,
2 Oct. 2025
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Laws are not meant to be twisted and curated by privileged elites to fit their own personal agenda.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choices. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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