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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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
But the players chose to go that way.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
He was chosen for his specialty during boot camp at Parris Island after a sergeant noticed drafting was on his enlistment papers.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The idea of a high schooler’s biggest problem being choosing between a high-profile basketball game and the callbacks for a literal high school musical is obviously comical.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
He was chosen for his specialty during boot camp at Parris Island after a sergeant noticed drafting was on his enlistment papers.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026
The idea of a high schooler’s biggest problem being choosing between a high-profile basketball game and the callbacks for a literal high school musical is obviously comical.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2026
If a player chooses not to negotiate with the Panthers, that player will be unable to sign elsewhere, unless Carolina relinquishes his rights by not offering him a tender.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
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The Arizona Cardinals selected Mathieu in the third round.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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For her first state trip of the year, Queen Mary of Denmark has selected some of the most special jewelry in her collection.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rieder is believed to prefer lower interest rates, a top priority for a president who wants massive rate cuts.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Cook said Apple is in the process of increasing its access to supply and didn’t want to forecast beyond March.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Most recently, in 1995, voters there only narrowly decided to remain.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Her parents pay for her apartment in a Brooklyn brownstone, and her biggest inconvenience seems to be that her sister has decided to live there, too — in the spare bedroom that’s not even in use.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Jan. 2026
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Then, later that week while playing pick-up basketball, his season came crashing down.—
Marielle Mohs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Add 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped, and 2 small sprigs thyme, leaves picked, and cook, stirring often, until radicchio is softened and wilted, 5–8 minutes.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Contestants are trying to please the producer asking the questions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Las Vegas is also a crowd-pleasing favorite in this regard.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Rocky, too, recently opted to wear a graphic women’s overcoat from Chanel’s Métiers d'art show.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2026
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Accepting does not affect your right to opt-out at any time via the Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information link in the website footer.—
Prima Wirayani,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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As for those who preferred the old style of kickoff, a few players were critical of how punitive touchbacks are against the kicking team.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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They are equipped with a modular temple system allowing smart audio temples to be swapped for standard ones when needed or preferred.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The organization added that a true sign of atonement from Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, would be to refrain from antisemitism in the future, concluding their statement by wishing him well on his mental health journey.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Stacey also continues to advocate for diabetes visibility, and wishes to remind Kristy through this grapevine to re-up her generous annual contribution to support type 1 research.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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