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
Save yourself from the hassle by choosing Armand clematis (Clematis armandi), which has similar small, white, fragrant blooms and evergreen foliage.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
This investigation can finally create price transparency in Florida, empowering patients to choose the best care at the best prices.
—Cynthia A Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
And the God, who is an omnipotent God, in many ways become impotent, because God has given us the gift to choose.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 28 June 2025
Since then, fewer young people have entered the trades, with more choosing college instead.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 June 2025
This investigation can finally create price transparency in Florida, empowering patients to choose the best care at the best prices.
—Cynthia A Fisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
And the God, who is an omnipotent God, in many ways become impotent, because God has given us the gift to choose.
—Scott Simon, NPR, 28 June 2025
Since then, fewer young people have entered the trades, with more choosing college instead.
—Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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Even before Optimal Dynamics was selected, management talked to operations and explained that a better, more automated way of running the business was needed.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Only the Phoenix Mercury’s Alyssa Thomas — who could be among the 12 All-Star Game reserves, which will be selected by the league’s head coaches and announced this Sunday — has more assists per game (9.3), and she’s touched the hardwood in 12 contests this season.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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Trump also wants the Federal Reserve to lower rates, another goal that would be set back by higher inflation.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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And, despite depending solely on word-of-satisfied-mouths to promote the sauce, lots of people wanted it and want it still.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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Always, along the chain of hectic audience gossip, there was one person who decided to nip in the bud the talk about a too iconoclastic Beckett, and the relay to the estate was stopped; someone—more than one someone—who decided that Matthew and his crazy dreams were worth shielding.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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After a fun evening at the amusement park, the family decided to set Cade free.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Premium frozen fruit, picked and frozen at peak ripeness, is often better than fresh fruit.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Since its Sundance debut, the film has played many festivals, from Cannes to Independent Film Festival Boston, which picked Sorry, Baby as the capstone for this year’s edition of the fest.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Gallo California Chardonnay California in a bottle, this budget-friendly Gallo California Chardonnay is crafted to please a wide range of palates.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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His government has a Christian conservative agenda and its intensifying campaign against the LGBTQ community has aimed to please Fidesz’s core voters, mostly in the countryside.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
19 June 2025
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And 63% of consumers opt to purchase from brands that align with their personal ethics.—
Gabriele Buffo,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Johansson opted for the quiet luxury trend for her appearance on the Sirius XM show.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 June 2025
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On the one hand, venture investors often prefer asset-light models, avoiding heavy capital investment in factories.—
Scott Graybeal,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Historically, the Bulls prefer to let restricted free agents test the market before entering serious contract conversations.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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In some brands and industries, giving franchisees a higher than usual degree of autonomy and flexibility may work well, whilst in others the franchisor may wish to retain a significant level of control over many aspects of the business.—
Fiona Simpson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Admission will be free, but individuals wishing to park at the fairgrounds will have a $10 parking fee.—
Alyssa Cooper,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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