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
In the summer, visitors can choose from an ice-cold mountain water dip or a slow drift on their backs down the large stream with stunning views of the historical inner city.
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Lea Dlugosch, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
It’s thought that this larger group will be whittled down to around 15 companies who will be invited into a 15-minute pitch meeting, where a winner will either be declared or a handful of companies will be chosen to develop their ideas further.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Parents absolutely have the right to choose religious education for their children.
—Adina Mermelstein Konikoff, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Again, open the camera screen in the app and choose to scan a negative.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
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Lea Dlugosch, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 2025
It’s thought that this larger group will be whittled down to around 15 companies who will be invited into a 15-minute pitch meeting, where a winner will either be declared or a handful of companies will be chosen to develop their ideas further.
—Peter White, Deadline, 22 July 2025
Parents absolutely have the right to choose religious education for their children.
—Adina Mermelstein Konikoff, New York Daily News, 22 July 2025
Again, open the camera screen in the app and choose to scan a negative.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choose
Verb
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More key members of the team tasked with bringing the East Bank development to life have been selected, and a construction timeline is emerging.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
25 July 2025
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After a fantastic third season at LSU, Nabers was selected sixth overall by the Giants.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Verb
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This kind of long-term sustainability is important to admissions officers, who generally want to see students’ dedication and depth of involvement over time.—
Christopher Rim,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The two brothers haven’t seen eye to eye in years, and though King Charles reportedly wants to reconcile with his son—perhaps an aftereffect of his cancer journey, Prince William doesn’t seem as inclined to do so.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
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But once Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult) locks Superman (David Corenswet) away in a secret prison in a pocket universe, Terrific decides to help Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) find Superman.—
Adam B. Vary,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Every candidate has already been vetted for safety; A.I. can identify low-hanging fruit, and then humans can decide whether the pairing is ripe for picking.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
15 July 2025
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This was as strong a team as Moyes could feasibly pick from those available, yet the 1-0 defeat again highlighted a lack of quality and depth.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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White pillar candles are a stylist's best friend, and Joyner will pick hers up while strolling through Sam's Club.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Too eager to please and be manipulated, essentially.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
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The models keep getting bigger, the marketing keeps promising more, but a fundamental mismatch remains: a system trained to please can't deliver the reality check that therapy sometimes demands.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Instead of lifting wages systemically, Congress is opting to privilege a narrow slice of income for a narrow subset of workers, conditioned on proper paperwork.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Two of Clark’s relatives who live nearby received renewal notices for roughly $16,000 in recent years—her nephew is opting to pay for the policy by working overtime, while her brother is going without.—
Peter Aldous,
Miami Herald,
20 July 2025
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Users prefer answer-first experiences — powered by ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. 2.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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All in all, fiber is preferred for speed and stability, but is not available everywhere.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Employers and vendors may wish to evaluate whether existing service agreements, product designs, and workflows would need to be adjusted to meet the bill’s requirements if it is enacted.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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“Choose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choose. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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