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
Those policy choices have contributed to declining aquifers and greater vulnerability when rainfall is insufficient.
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Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
People are acting entirely too entitled to information about each other's private reproductive choices.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025
Running back TreVeyon Henderson and receiver Kyle Williams combined for three touchdowns of at least 50 yards for the Patriots against Tampa Bay, tripling the full-season total for the rest of the league by rookie Day 2 draft choices.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Nearly all the mainstream news outlets have had to grapple with similar choices.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
In either case, commanders will face hard choices about targeting.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
And those sorts of stories, that force and beg the audience to examine the choices, are what the best kind of theater does.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
With airline bag policies constantly changing, travelers often have to make tough choices about what to bring and what to leave at home.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
And in districts where such measures failed, leaders are facing tough financial choices.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
People are acting entirely too entitled to information about each other's private reproductive choices.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 10 Nov. 2025
Running back TreVeyon Henderson and receiver Kyle Williams combined for three touchdowns of at least 50 yards for the Patriots against Tampa Bay, tripling the full-season total for the rest of the league by rookie Day 2 draft choices.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Nearly all the mainstream news outlets have had to grapple with similar choices.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
In either case, commanders will face hard choices about targeting.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2025
And those sorts of stories, that force and beg the audience to examine the choices, are what the best kind of theater does.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
With airline bag policies constantly changing, travelers often have to make tough choices about what to bring and what to leave at home.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 10 Nov. 2025
And in districts where such measures failed, leaders are facing tough financial choices.
—Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choices
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The interior designer’s Wayfair rug collection with Loloi includes so many options in neutral shades and subtle patterns that complement a variety of home styles, including modern, farmhouse, and traditional aesthetics.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Despite these real dangers, our law enforcement shows incredible restraint in exhausting all options before force is escalated.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
7 Nov. 2025
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Outside of a few ironic comments, there was effectively no talk about bets or spreads or parlays throughout the entire eleven innings.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Jupiter always takes big swings and makes huge bets to win large.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
7 Nov. 2025
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Not to mention, some of the leagues' bests have graced his work, including Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
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The kicking game was so bad that Freeman sounded like Brian Kelly at his sarcastic best when asked about Noah Burnette, Erik Schmidt and Marcello Diomede combining to miss two extra points and one field goal.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The debate over whether to extend them again has been at the center of a political battle of wills between Republicans and Democrats in Congress, a fight at the heart of the now month-old government shutdown.—
Michelle Andrews,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Launched in 2010 by Bill and Melinda French Gates and Warren Buffett, the Giving Pledge invites the world’s wealthiest individuals and families to publicly commit to giving away at least 50% of their wealth to philanthropy, either during their lifetimes or in their wills.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Charlotte City Council favored Democrats, developers, men and Black leaders in its finalist selections for the new countywide transit authority board.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Nov. 2025
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Nelson and Ketcham were all-conference selections.—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Ekitike could cause City problems with his ability to stretch the play and ball-carrying qualities.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Making Intentionality a Priority Since the beginning, Mark and Alexis’ work as Arizona personal injury lawyers has been grounded in passion, relationships, and respect, and these qualities remain to this day.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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From favorites like collard greens and sweet potato casserole to updates on classics like potato salad and grits, these side dishes are like scooping up a bite of nostalgia.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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This is a luxurious, Relais & Châteaux property where the swanky cocktail terrace, Espazio Oteiza, is one of my favorites for the jaw-dropping coastal views.—
Michelle Arellano Martin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
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For the nation’s elites, Bhattacharya found Khan symbolized something entirely different.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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This has given the conflict a religious coloration, and political elites have also chosen to politicize the conflict to negotiate power and other interests, which has complicated the problem.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choices. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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