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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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
Without sacrificing the book’s dark humor, Burke doesn’t shy away from the repercussions of Natalie’s choices, and scenes with her children are the most frustrating and emotionally resonant.
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Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
What Fans Said About Hilary Duff’s Snack Picks A clip from the New York Times video was shared on TikTok, and people weighed in on her snack choices in the comments section.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The curatorial choices are less about building an experience around some grand concept or documenting an important moment in art history, and more about showing off what is in the storeroom, or in this case, the closets.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Ground your choices in self-respect.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
Voters on The Star’s french fry polls have made their voices heard, making some tough choices along the way.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
In labor policy circles, independent professionals are painted as victims in need of a (union) boss, rather than individuals in control of their own choices and futures.
—Jennifer Oliver Oconnell, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
When demand surges, utilities usually face tough choices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
From nutrients that may support mental health to simple habits that boost vitamin D, small daily choices can have a big impact on your well-being.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
What Fans Said About Hilary Duff’s Snack Picks A clip from the New York Times video was shared on TikTok, and people weighed in on her snack choices in the comments section.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2026
The curatorial choices are less about building an experience around some grand concept or documenting an important moment in art history, and more about showing off what is in the storeroom, or in this case, the closets.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Ground your choices in self-respect.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 Apr. 2026
Voters on The Star’s french fry polls have made their voices heard, making some tough choices along the way.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
In labor policy circles, independent professionals are painted as victims in need of a (union) boss, rather than individuals in control of their own choices and futures.
—Jennifer Oliver Oconnell, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
When demand surges, utilities usually face tough choices.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 6 Apr. 2026
From nutrients that may support mental health to simple habits that boost vitamin D, small daily choices can have a big impact on your well-being.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choices
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In contrast, Gen X cites rising ticket prices, fewer appealing releases, and better at-home options as reasons for going less often.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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The parties’ prospects for reaching an agreement — and what Trump’s options become for declaring success — will depend on how the ceasefire goes in the coming days, Harrison said.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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These were the sole bets made on Polymarket through these accounts.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Just look at the other contending teams right now, some of them much better bets to win it all at this point than the Knicks are, and with good reason.—
Mike Lupica,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But, a couple of injuries for Blackwood, combined with his own work, has allowed Wedgewood to start 40 games and appear in 42 this season -- easily career-bests at the NHL level.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rice this season produced career bests in points, field-goal accuracy, rebounds and steals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
5 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Taylor Spooner will discuss powers of attorney, wills, trusts and basic Medicaid eligibility.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Others are the Rancho Bernardo Community Thanksgiving Celebration, foundation memberships and sometimes locals leave the organization money in their wills.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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With four picks in the top 89 selections, the Chicago Bears’ challenge in the NFL draft can be viewed as a jigsaw puzzle for GM Ryan Poles.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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On The Mountain The duo Dyad — violinist Niv Ashkenazi and bassoonist Leah Kohn — performs their own arrangements of selections from Ernest Bloch, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Niccolo Paganini, Irving Berlin, Bruce Babcock, Johann Sebastian Bach, Camille Saint-Saëns and George Gershwin.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Manyo Club Japan’s onsen—natural hot spring baths—are famous for their therapeutic qualities.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
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Philip told Fox News Digital that In-N-Out's in-person experience, atmosphere and fresh food are all qualities that delivery services might compromise.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Join MyRecipes—your personal home for recipes—to easily save and organize your favorites, plus thousands more, in one convenient place.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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In between there’s the elevated-casual Mistral for al fresco Mediterranean favorites like rack of lamb and seared scallops; the Evrima Room for white-table-cloth dining with wine pairings; and Talaat Nam for Thai-fusion and sushi options.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Still, these are minor faults compared to an enjoyably harsh yet perceptive look at the psychology of Silicon Valley elites.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2026
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Paramount+’s The Madison is a tale of two shows, one a dire lampooning of snooty New York elites and one a searing portrait of grief and healing anchored by Pfeiffer’s raw intensity.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Choices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choices. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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