1
as in to select
to decide to accept (someone or something) from a group of possibilities
choose a computer that best suits your needs
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2
as in to want
to see fit
you can wear whatever you choose to the party
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3
as in to decide
to come to a judgment about after discussion or consideration
chose to write on a controversial topic for the local newspaper
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Recent Examples of choose
Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Bardot famously chose to step away from the spotlight at the peak of her career.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
While at Notre Dame, Williams was chosen an All-American by Football news in 1983, and by UPI in 1984.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Places that serve alcohol can choose to prohibit minors or those under the age of 21 altogether, or limit the hours they're allowed.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
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Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025
Bardot famously chose to step away from the spotlight at the peak of her career.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
While at Notre Dame, Williams was chosen an All-American by Football news in 1983, and by UPI in 1984.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
Places that serve alcohol can choose to prohibit minors or those under the age of 21 altogether, or limit the hours they're allowed.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Oct. 2025
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Panahi’s new film has also been selected as France’s official submission for best international film at the 98th Oscar ceremony in 2026, but is also planning to campaign for best picture, best director, best original screenplay and best editing.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Dolphins selected Ewers in the seventh round of the 2025 draft out of Texas.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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But to a man, every one of the returning players wanted a win.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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On a strictly statistical basis, what Newsom wants to do to Republican representation in California has parallels to what Deep South states used to do to Black voters for much of the 20th century.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Oct. 2025
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As the team struggles with grief, Sharon decides to pull Station 42 off active duty entirely, rather than assign a new captain.—
Alamin Yohannes,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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When New Jersey suddenly came down hard on business, neighbouring Delaware decided to rewrite its rulebook to scoop up companies fleeing the state.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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People saw this strange-looking rock and tried to pick it up, but none could until this innocent little boy succeeded, delivering it to authorities.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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The New England Patriots’ TreVeyon Henderson, picked 38th, is averaging seven carries per game.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Your favorite party dip meets stovetop chicken and rice in this creamy, cheesy dish that will please the whole family.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Gone is the sense that Maggie is desperate to please Alma; so too is Alma’s interest in supporting Maggie.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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For the outing, Dobrev opted for Victoria Beckham‘s stiletto sandals in black leather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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This pattern would suggest that a potential trilogy capper would be set during the Blake siblings’ college years, but McGraw is opting to not get ahead of herself just yet.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
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Many American policymakers have grown skeptical of multilateral engagement, preferring to focus inward.—
Sergio Alonso Fernández de Córdova y de Veyga,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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There are three ways of getting there, either by chartering a helicopter, going on a three-day hike or taking a two-day trip by ATV, which is most preferred by the park rangers linked to the Foundation for Ecodevelopment and Conservation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Oct. 2025
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O'Connor wished Manganiello a happy birthday in December.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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In the comment section, many people wished Mia a happy birthday.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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