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
Since her departure, Kai has been largely inactive in the ring, instead choosing to connect with fans through her Twitch channel.
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The majority of people who receive food assistance also receive Medicaid, so reductions in both programs could force people to choose between health care and groceries.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, four-star center Davion Adkins will choose between KU, Rutgers and Houston.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Lottery players in Idaho can chose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
The majority of people who receive food assistance also receive Medicaid, so reductions in both programs could force people to choose between health care and groceries.
—ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, four-star center Davion Adkins will choose between KU, Rutgers and Houston.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Lottery players in Idaho can chose from popular national games like the Powerball and Mega Millions, which are available in the vast majority of states.
—Jay Cannon, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
Verb
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For people who live outside of high-risk flood zones, skipping flood insurance and selecting lower-cost add-ons, like sump pump coverage, is routine.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Schloss Johannisberg further refined its approach to harvesting, introducing Auslese in 1787, which meant selecting grapes even later in the season, especially those affected by botrytis.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even if Schottenheimer wants to deny it, a lot of the grit that players and the owner pointed to that was shown in the game goes right back to him.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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The purpose of Villa’s deep build-up is to coax opponents into pressing or, as in chess, move into positions Emery wants them, opening passing lanes into his attacking midfielders.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Others believed Los Angeles should have put the deciding play in quarterback Matthew Stafford's hands.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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When seeking to prosecute someone, a state attorney can file charges against them or choose to present evidence before a grand jury, composed of citizens who then must decide whether there is probable cause to issue an indictment and move to a trial.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The chain is generating the same reaction in Finneytown, a suburban Cincinnati neighborhood where a new Dutch Bros on Winton Road is causing locals to pick sides.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Others pick the fluids up in trucks and send them across Europe and the world.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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On the weekends, an oversized bomber jacket, slim-fit tee, and baggy jeans outfit formula is sure to please.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Glamour,
3 Oct. 2025
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Today, Patel’s tenure rests solely upon pleasing the president.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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He was invited to join Led Zeppelin but declined, opting to pursue a career as a photographer instead.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Instead, opt for deli meats that contain natural nitrates and nitrites and natural additives (such as plant extracts or organic acids like lactate) that can help fight the growth of harmful bacteria.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Half the league’s stadiums use turf, despite NFLPA Executive Director Lloyd Howell saying that 92% of the league’s players prefer grass.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Ramírez urged Rocchio to seek out the hard stuff and to treat the cutter like a fastball, not a slider, which is what the pitcher prefers.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hamas fighters who renounce fighting and wish to remain in Gaza will be granted amnesty, while others can take advantage of safe passage to third countries.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite his mother’s wish to keep the boy out of the Hollywood spotlight, his resemblance at 16 to his father was such that he was cast as Robert’s younger brother in Thunder Road.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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